The U.S. Navy sailed two warships through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, in the first such transit publicized since U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan earlier in August, at a time when tensions have kept the waterway particularly busy.
earlier in August, at a time when tensions have kept the waterway particularly busy.
China has sent many warships sailing in the Taiwan Strait and waters surrounding Taiwan since Pelosi's visit, as well as sending warplanes and firing long-range missiles. It views the island as part of its national territory and opposes any visits by foreign governments as recognizing Taiwan as its own state.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby, speaking on CNN on Sunday, said the transit sent a"very clear message, very consistent message ... that the United States Navy, the United States military will sail, fly and operate wherever international law permits us to do so."
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US sails warships through Taiwan Strait in 1st since PelosiTAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The U.S. Navy is sailing two warships through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, in the first such transit publicized since U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan earlier in August, at a time when tensions have kept the waterway particularly busy.
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U.S. warships transit Taiwan Strait, first since Pelosi visitTwo U.S. Navy warships sailed through international waters in the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the first such operation since a visit to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi enraged China which regards the island as its territory.
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US sends two warships through Taiwan Strait, in first transit since Pelosi tripTwo United States Navy warships have entered the Taiwan Strait in what is the first US naval transit in the waterway since US-China tensions spiked this month over a visit to the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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US Sails Warships Through Taiwan Strait in 1st Since Pelosi VisitThe U.S. Navy is sailing two warships through the Taiwan Strait in the first such transit publicized since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan earlier in August.
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U.S. warships sail through Taiwan Strait for first time since Pelosi visitTwo U.S. navy warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait today for the first time since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the self-governing island enraged China earlier this month.
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