China’s military follows Australian and Canadian warships in Taiwan Strait accusing them of ‘provocation’

Strait is considered an international waterway by countries including the US, Canada, Britain and Taiwan

Australian and Canadian warships sailing through the sensitive Taiwan Strait have been followed and warned by China’s military, with Beijing describing the incident as a provocation.

The People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theatre Command said the Australian guided-missile destroyer Brisbane and the Canadian frigate Ville de Quebec were engaged in “trouble-making and provocation”.

“The actions of the Canadians and Australians send the wrong signals and increase security risks,” it said.

A spokesperson said the Canadian armed forces do not comment on sail plans for currently deployed ships.