Archive · 12 Sep 2025
China Condemns US, British Warships in Taiwan Strait
Imagine a busy road (the Taiwan Strait) where ships from different countries travel.
The US and Britain sent warships through this road.
China, which sees the road as part of its own property, got upset.
They believe these actions send the wrong message and could cause problems.
China sent its own ships and planes to watch the US and British ships.
The US and Britain say they have a right to use this road.
This is similar to what happened last week when ships from Canada and Australia also passed through.
Everyone has different ideas about who the road belongs to, and that's what's causing the disagreement.
China condemned the sailing of US and British warships through the Taiwan Strait.
The US destroyer USS Higgins and British frigate HMS Richmond were involved.
China's military ordered naval and air forces to monitor the ships.
The US and its allies consider the strait an international waterway.
China views the Taiwan Strait as part of its territorial waters.
- Who
- US, British, and Chinese military forces
- What
- US and British warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait, prompting condemnation from China.
- When
- Friday (based on the provided context)
- Where
- Taiwan Strait
- Why
- The US and UK view the strait as international waters; China views it as its own territory.
China's View
US & Allies View
Territorial Waters
China's View
China views the Taiwan Strait as part of its own territory.
US & Allies View
The US and its allies consider the strait an international waterway.
Actions
China's View
China believes the actions of the US and Britain send the wrong signals.
US & Allies View
The US and Britain are exercising freedom of navigation.
- Event
- US and British warships sailed through Taiwan Strait
- Involved Ships
- USS Higgins (US) and HMS Richmond (UK)
- Location
- Taiwan Strait
- China's Response
- Condemnation and monitoring by naval and air forces
- Previous Similar Events
- Canadian and Australian warships sailed through the strait last week
- Frequency of Transit
- Around once a month