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In recent years US warships, and on occasion those from allied nations such as Britain and Canada, have routinely sailed through the strait, drawing Beijing’s anger. The trip infuriated Beijing, which saw it as a US attempt to interfere in China’s internal affairs. The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, on Saturday said US Navy cruisers Chancellorsville and Antietam were carrying out the operation which was still underway. Such operations usually take between eight and 12 hours to complete and are closely monitored by the Chinese military. The narrow Taiwan Strait has been a frequent source of military tension since...
