The vessel then exited the narrow passage before heading south. FMTNews Unrest TiananmenSquare
Taiwan’s armed forces say the warship is just on an ‘ordinary mission’.
China, which considers Taiwan its territory, has been angered by the Trump administration’s stepped-up support for the self-ruled, democratic island, such as more arms sales and nearby US patrols. Taiwan’s armed forces monitored the ship, which it described as being on an “ordinary mission”, the ministry added, without providing further details.
The US has in recent months stepped up its sailings through the Taiwan Strait, to China’s anger, adding to tensions over everything from Beijing’s response to the coronavirus pandemic to trade and human rights.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Taiwan urges Beijing to acknowledge Tiananmen crackdown | The Malaysian InsightChinese foreign ministry derides comments as ‘complete nonsense’.
Read more »
From wagyu beef to melons, Japan's US$2.2tril virus rescue piques struggling firmsTOKYO: As the coronavirus jolts Japan, the government's huge stimulus package has come under fire from hard-hit restaurant owners for channelling funds for items like wagyu beef, melons and tourism rather than accelerating help for firms with burning cash needs.
Read more »
NBA star Stephen Curry joins US protesters | The Malaysian InsightHe was joined by some of his Warrior teammates in a peaceful march in California.
Read more »
US records 919 virus deaths in 24 hours | New Straits TimesWASHINGTON: The United States recorded 919 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 107,099, according to the latest real-time tally Wednesday reported by Johns Hopkins University.
Read more »
1,081 more US coronavirus deaths in 24 hours | New Straits TimesWASHINGTON: The novel coronavirus killed another 1,081 people in the United States in the 24 hours leading up to 8:30 pm (0030 GMT) Tuesday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
Read more »
Top supplier Malaysia sees no quick end to shortages in US$8b gloves industry | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — A global shortage of medical gloves due to a coronavirus-driven surge in demand will carry over into next year, Malaysia, the world’s biggest gloves supplier, said today, warning buyers to be wary of scammers promising quick supplies. World consumption of the personal...
Read more »