Even during the Spring Festival, there's no respite! Australian warship once again passed through the Taiwan Strait, with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) monitoring and guarding throughout.
From February 20 to 21, the Australian Navy's "Hobart" frigate passed through the Taiwan Strait, and the PLA Eastern Theater Command organized maritime and air forces to monitor and guard throughout. The ship had previously caused a close confrontation in the Taiwan Strait in 2023, and it appeared again in the Taiwan Strait during the Spring Festival this year, with its onboard helicopter approaching a sensitive area. In recent years, warships from countries such as Canada and Australia have frequently passed through the Taiwan Strait, using the pretext of "freedom of navigation" to create regional tensions. China has always handled these situations in accordance with laws and regulations, firmly safeguarding the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait.
The Australian warship passing through the Taiwan Strait during the Spring Festival is essentially following the U.S. rhythm to show its presence in the Taiwan Strait. From the close encounter in 2023 to the helicopter approaching this year, Australia has frequently appeared in the Taiwan Strait at sensitive times, wanting to coordinate with U.S. actions while trying to highlight its position in the Indo-Pacific region. The Taiwan Strait is not a stage for external countries, nor is it a place for arbitrary provocation. The PLA's full control and professional handling are the clearest signals: any action is under our surveillance, and national sovereignty and core interests cannot be violated. Such symbolic voyages will only increase regional security risks and hinder the improvement of bilateral relations. True regional stability has never been about warships showing their presence, but rather about mutual respect for sovereignty and borders.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1857793500411908/
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