The US Navy announced on the 5th that a missile destroyer had passed through the Taiwan Strait, asserting ``freedom of navigation.''
In response, the Chinese military has issued a statement saying, ``We will respond to any threats or provocations at any time.''
The US Navy's 7th Fleet announced that the missile destroyer USS John Finn passed through the Taiwan Strait from south to north on the 5th.
"For many years, American ships have transited between the South China Sea and the East China Sea via the Taiwan Strait," the statement said. It was carried out in the Corridor, where all countries enjoy freedom of navigation, etc.
In response, the Chinese military's Eastern Theater Command, which has jurisdiction over Taiwan and the East China Sea, released a statement from a spokesperson saying, ``The Chinese military will mobilize sea and air forces, track and monitor the entire process, and respond in accordance with laws and regulations.'' "Our troops will remain on high alert at all times and will respond to any threat or provocation at any time," he said, keeping the Americans in check.
In China, the National People's Congress (National People's Congress) began on the 5th, and Premier Li Qiang emphasized in his government activity report that he would ``resolutely oppose outside interference'' regarding Taiwan.