US EditionChina criticises UK warship's patrol in Taiwan Strait
- On June 18, 2025, the British warship HMS Spey sailed through the Taiwan Strait as part of a routine, law-compliant navigation.
- This transit followed the June 12 passage of Japan's destroyer JS Takanami amid rising regional tensions including Chinese military drills and air incursions.
- China closely monitored both vessels, denounced HMS Spey's passage as a disruptive provocation, and accused Britain of distorting legal principles and undermining Strait stability.
- Taiwan, the US, and allies affirm the Strait as international waters, while Taiwan's foreign ministry praised the patrol and China claims the strait as its own territory.
- The events highlight ongoing tensions, with China's military on high alert and Taiwan increasing monitoring, while the UK carrier strike group begins a multi-month Indo-Pacific deployment.
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