Tensions Rise as Dutch Frigate Navigates Taiwan Strait
- On June 5, The Chinese military deployed naval and air assets to track the Dutch frigate HNLMS Ruyter in the Taiwan Strait, asserting it handled the situation "effectively."
- Beijing previously accused the same frigate of illegally intruding into the Paracel Islands archipelago in the South China Sea last week.
- The PLA Eastern Theater Command reported the vessel has been active in the Paracel Islands since May 27, with spokesperson Chenghua pledging continued vigilance to protect sovereignty.
- Affirming the journey was for diplomatic, security, and economic reasons, The Netherlands stated the warship was operating in accordance with international law.
- China claims sovereignty over democratically governed Taiwan and views the narrow Taiwan Strait as Chinese territorial waters, warning it will safeguard its sovereignty.
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Beijing has monitored De Ruyter during transit. The Hague claims a legitimate mission, while tension also rises in the South China Sea
China is monitoring the Dutch frigate Zr.Ms. De Ruyter in the Taiwan Strait, the Chinese military reports. According to Beijing, the same warship was already sailing near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea last week, illegally according to China.
Chinese military responds to Dutch frigate's transit through Taiwan Strait
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command tracked and monitored the Dutch frigate HNLMS De Ruyter throughout its transit through the Taiwan Strait, a spokesperson for the command said on Friday.
China is monitoring the Dutch frigate Zr.Ms. De Ruyter in the Taiwan Strait, the Chinese military reports. According to Beijing, the same warship was already sailing near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea last week, illegally according to China.
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