Two US Navy warships have entered the international waters of the Taiwan Strait.
This is the first such operation since US Congress Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, which has further increased tensions between the US and China.
USS Antietam and USS Chancellorsville, equipped with guided cruise missiles, are routinely passing through the Taiwan Strait, according to a statement issued by the US Navy.
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US ships have been passing through the strait for years, prompting strong reactions from China.
In a statement issued by the Chinese military on this recent move, it said that it is monitoring the US ships, while remaining on high alert and ready to respond to any violation.
It should be noted that since Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit to Taiwan, war exercises are being conducted by China near Taiwan.
The passage of US Navy ships through the Taiwan Strait is usually completed in 8 to 12 hours, monitored by the Chinese military.
It should be noted that China considers Taiwan as its own province and is determined to annex it.
