Hey everyone! Have you heard about what’s been happening between China and the United States lately? Let’s break it down!
On Wednesday, a U.S. Navy ship called the USS William P. Lawrence sailed through the Taiwan Strait. This strait is a narrow body of water between the Chinese mainland and the island of Taiwan.
China’s military, called the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), was keeping a close eye on the U.S. ship as it passed through. Senior Colonel Shi Yi, a spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the PLA, said they tracked and monitored the ship the whole time. They used their naval and air forces to make sure everything was safe and handled things according to their laws.
Colonel Shi Yi also mentioned that some comments from the U.S. side might have confused people about the legal issues and made things seem more dramatic than they really are. He urged the United States to stop doing that and to work together to keep the region peaceful and stable.
🌏 Why is this important?
The Taiwan Strait is a very busy and important area for ships traveling in the region. When big countries like China and the United States have disagreements about what happens there, it can affect many people. It’s important for everyone to communicate well and work together to keep peace.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
