China Denounces Canada's Taiwan Strait Passage as Sovereignty Violation

China has condemned the passage of a Canadian warship through the Taiwan Strait, labeling it an interference with its sovereignty. Canadian media revealed that HMCS Charlottetown navigated the strait solo, drawing criticism from Chinese officials. Both Canadian and Taiwanese defense ministries have yet to comment.

In a move sparking regional tensions, China vehemently criticized a recent passage of a Canadian warship through the Taiwan Strait, asserting it as an affront to its sovereignty and security. China's rebuke came on Friday, in response to what it describes as pretexts of 'freedom of navigation'.

Reports from Canadian media highlighted that the Canadian frigate HMCS Charlottetown executed this sensitive passage independently, without the support of allied naval presence. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning underscored China's respect for the rights of navigation provided they adhere to international law.

The escalating exchange emerges amid noticeable silence from the Canadian Department of National Defence and Taiwan's defense ministry, both of which have not issued statements or clarifications regarding the incident.