Australian frigate transited Taiwan Strait
HMAS Toowoomba, a Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate, conducted a planned transit through the Taiwan Strait on 20-21 February to reinforce regional presence in the Indo-Pacific, according to sources cited by Reuters.
Interactions with foreign ships and aircraft during the transit were reported as safe and professional. China’s People’s Liberation Army monitored the vessel throughout its passage, according to Chinese state media. Earlier, China scrambled fighter jets to intercept US aircraft over the Yellow Sea.
This development reflects increased military activity and tension in the region, potentially impacting future security dynamics within the Indo-Pacific area.
