US says Taiwan Strait flight shows commitment to open Indo-Pacific


Source: straitstimes.com straitstimes.com

Key Topics in this News Article:

News Snapshot:

TAIPEI (REUTERS) - A US Navy aircraft's flight through the Taiwan Strait last week demonstrated a US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, the US military said on Tuesday (June 28), after China complained it endangered peace and stability. China said it had sent aircraft to monitor and warn the P-8A anti-submarine aircraft as it flew over the sensitive waterway on Friday. "US Navy vessels and aircraft routinely interact with foreign warships and aircraft while operating throughout the region," the US Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement. "All interactions with foreign military forces during the transit were consistent with...