Canadian and Australian warships transit Taiwan Strait, China media reports
The Canadian frigate Ville de Quebec and Australian destroyer Brisbane's transit reflects routine operations amid China's territorial claims and recent joint exercises involving allied nations.
- The Canadian frigate HMCS Ville de Québec and Australian destroyer HMAS Brisbane transited the Taiwan Strait on September 6, 2025, according to Chinese media reports.
- The transit took place amid rising tensions in the region, following recent joint military drills carried out by Canada, Australia, and the Philippines in disputed waters, alongside stern warnings issued by Beijing to Manila.
- The People's Liberation Army closely monitored the transit and stated that the circumstances were completely under control, while Taiwan and Canada observed the activity carefully but did not provide immediate responses.
- China asserts sovereignty over the waters surrounding Taiwan and has accused the Philippines of provocations, while Taiwan and its allies regard the strait as an international shipping route, with the US Navy and partners passing through it about once a month.
- This transit highlights ongoing contestation over the strait's status, sustaining regional tensions and underlining China's commitment to safeguard its maritime sovereignty and oppose foreign military presence.
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China slams Canadian, Australian warships over Taiwan Strait transit
BEIJING: China’s military on Saturday said its forces had followed and warned a Canadian and an Australian warship, which were sailing through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, in a move it criticised as a provocation. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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