China blockades the passage of US Navy warships through Taiwan Strait

Beijing 29 August : The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned the passing of two US Navy warships across the Taiwan Strait, calling it an act of "provocation" with the aim of "sabotaging the peace and stability of the region".

Taiwan has been governed by an independent , self-governing government since 1949, however China considers Taiwan to be a democratic as a part of its territory.It also opposes any type of official relations between Taiwan and China.

On Sunday, the guided missile cruisers USS Antietam and USS Chancellorsville performed the "routine" mission in international waters the US Navys 7th Fleet said "The ships passage through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the US commitment to a free and free Indo-Pacific.The United States military flies, sails, and operates wherever legal under international law," the statement said.

This was the first time that the US military sent warships along the waterways strategic channel since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan on August 2.The short visit, in which Pelosi declared Washingtons solidarity was met with the criticism of the Chinese leadership in Beijing.In response in response, the Chinese military launched massive maneuvers on the island.