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Canada and Australia Transit Taiwan Strait as China Tracks and Condemns

Beijing labeled the passage a provocation, saying its forces shadowed the vessels throughout.

A ship sails between wind turbines in the Taiwan strait off the coast of Pingtan Island, Fujian province, China, April 10, 2023. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Canadian frigate HMCS Ville de Québec and Australian destroyer HMAS Brisbane sailed through the Taiwan Strait on September 6, according to officials and state media statements.
  • China's PLA Eastern Theatre Command said it followed and warned the ships, calling the transit trouble‑making that sent wrong signals and heightened security risks.
  • Taiwan's defence ministry reported detecting 21 Chinese aircraft, including drones, and six warships on Saturday and said it was closely monitoring the situation.
  • Canada described Ville de Québec’s deployment as part of Operation Horizon to promote regional stability, and a military spokesperson said it does not comment on sailing plans.
  • Australia noted HMAS Brisbane had just taken part in freedom‑of‑navigation drills with Canada, the Philippines and the United States in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.