China Condemns UK Warship Making Rare Transit Through The Taiwan Strait

Beijing claims it 'followed and warned' HMS Richmond as it sailed through the 110-mile wide passage on its way to Vietnam.  

Daily Mail: China accuses Britain of 'harbouring evil intentions' and claims its military 'followed and warned' a Royal Navy frigate during rare voyage through sensitive Taiwan Strait 

* Beijing claims it 'followed and warned' HMS Richmond as it sailed through Strait 

* While US warships often make the voyage, its allies have been more reluctant 

* Comes amid soaring tensions with the Chinese over new Aukus security pact 

* Deal is in part viewed as a means to countering aggression in South China Sea 

China today accused Britain of 'harbouring evil intentions' after a Royal Navy frigate made a rare voyage through the sensitive Taiwan Strait. 

Beijing claims it 'followed and warned' HMS Richmond as it sailed through the 110-mile wide passage on its way to Vietnam. 

While US warships make an almost monthly voyage through the Strait, its allies have been more reluctant to follow suit. 

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More News On A China's Reaction To A UK Warship Transit Through The Taiwan Strait 

UK warship makes rare transit through Taiwan Strait -- France 24  

China criticizes UK over 'evil intentions' after warship sails through Taiwan Strait -- The Hill  

China accuses British navy of 'evil intentions' as UK warship sails through Taiwan Strait -- SKY News  

China blasts Royal Navy’s ‘malicious’ sail in Taiwan Strait as ‘undermining peace and stability’ -- RT  

China says it has warned away a British warship as it sailed through the Taiwan Strait -- ABC News Australia

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