China opposes Canadian warship Taiwan Strait transit
Beijing expressed firm opposition after a Canadian warship transited the Taiwan Strait. China says the move undermines its sovereignty and national security.
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China formally opposed Canada after the HMCS Charlottetown warship completed a transit through the Taiwan Strait on May 23. The vessel moved through the strategic waterway on May 22–23. Increased naval activity in the strait raises geopolitical risks for shipping lanes handling trillions in annual global trade.







