BEIJING: China said on Friday it firmly opposes any attempt by any country to undermine its sovereignty and security “under the pretext of freedom of navigation,” in response to a Canadian warship passing through the Taiwan Strait. Canadian media reported that the frigate HMCS Charlottetown made the transit last week without being accompanied by any allied countries’ ships. China claims sovereignty over democratically governed Taiwan and the strategic Taiwan Strait despite Taipei’s rejection of the claims.

"I think the government had to signal that it wasn't going to comply with Beijing’s unreasonable demand."

BEIJING: China said on Friday it firmly opposes any attempt by any country to undermine its sovereignty and security “under the pretext of freedom of navigation,” in response to…