A U.S. Navy aircraft flew through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday in what the U.S. called a show of commitment to free and open international airspace, prompting China to scramble fighters over a waterway it calls its own.

A German navy ship is preparing to navigate through the strait between China and Taiwan despite Chinese protests, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed on Friday. "The message is very simple, one we have always maintained and I have always maintained: international waters are international waters,

Two German navy ships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Friday in the first such transit in two decades, demonstrating Berlin's resolve to stand with Western allies at a time of soaring tensions between Taipei and Beijing.

BEIJING--China’s military on Saturday condemned the transit of two German navy ships through the Taiwan Strait saying it increased security risks and sent the “wrong” signal, adding that Chinese forces monitored and warned the vessels.

China's military condemned the passage of two German navy ships through the Taiwan Strait, claiming it increased security risks and sent the 'wrong' signal. Beijing views Taiwan as part of its territory and opposes foreign military presence in what it claims are its waters.

Two German navy ships passed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, September 13, marking the first such occurrence in 22 years. Chinese authorities described the event as a "provocation." We explain which ships these are and why their presence in this location displeased Beijing so much.

Two German navy ships passed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, September 13. It's the first such occurrence in 22 years, which Chinese authorities described as a "provocation." We explain which ships these are and why their presence in this location displeased Beijing so much.