Tue Nov 26 18:45:00 UTC 2024: ## US Navy Plane Triggers Chinese Military Response in Taiwan Strait
**TAIPEI, Taiwan – November 27, 2024** – Tensions in the Taiwan Strait escalated on Tuesday following a US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft’s transit through the waterway. China responded by deploying military aircraft and ships to track the US plane, which the US 7th Fleet stated was conducted in accordance with international law.
The US Navy emphasized that the flight upheld navigational rights and reaffirmed America’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. However, China condemned the transit, asserting it jeopardized regional peace and stability. This incident follows a recent pattern of increased military activity by China near Taiwan, including a record deployment of 153 aircraft, 14 navy vessels, and 12 government ships last month. On Monday, Taiwan reported a Chinese balloon over its northern waters. The US remains Taiwan’s primary arms supplier and supporter, a point of contention with China, which considers Taiwan its own territory.
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