China News Agency, Beijing, October 29 (Reporter Gao Kai) Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesman Wu Qian said in Beijing on the 29th that China has made solemn representations to Canada regarding the conduct of Canadian warships passing through the Taiwan Strait.
At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked: According to media reports, the Canadian Defense Minister said this month that NATO needs to "monitor" China's activities because China's "performance in the South China Sea is worrying." According to Taiwan media reports , Canada’s navy guided missile frigate crossed the Taiwan Strait during China’s National Day.
Does the spokesperson have any comments on this?
Regarding this, Wu Qian said on the same day that Canada is thousands of miles away from the South China Sea.
As an extraterritorial country, Canada’s irresponsible remarks and groundless accusations against China are indeed worrying.
"We also remind Canada to take a close look at itself before clamoring to monitor other countries," the spokesperson said.
Regarding the high-profile crossing of the Canadian warship through the Taiwan Strait and the provocative behavior during the crossing, Wu Qian said, “We think this is an expression of unfriendliness. China has made solemn representations to the Canadian side. There is no doubt that this makes The already difficult relations between China and Canada and the two militaries have worsened. We ask Canada to take a responsible attitude and be cautious in words and actions so as not to endanger the common interests of China and Canada and regional peace and stability." (End)