China Protests Japanese Naval Ship's Passage Through Taiwan Strait

China has expressed strong opposition to a Japanese naval ship's transit through the Taiwan Strait. The move, aimed at sending a message to China, was part of the Japanese Self Defense Force's first patrol in the region, as reported by the Yomiuri newspaper citing government sources.

China has protested a Japanese naval ship's transit through the Taiwan Strait, calling for Japan to avoid actions that could destabilize cross-strait relations, according to a statement released by China's foreign ministry on Thursday.

The naval action involved a destroyer from Japan's Self Defense Force, marking the first time such a vessel has patrolled the Strait. The move appears to be a strategic message directed at China, as reported by the Yomiuri newspaper earlier on Thursday based on information from government sources.

The incident underscores ongoing regional tensions and highlights the strategic significance of the Taiwan Strait in Sino-Japanese relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)