Terrifying tension between US and Chinese warships

In the statement made by USINDOPACOM, the US destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) and the frigate HMCS Montreal (FFH 336) serving in the Canadian Forces will conduct a routine south-to-north operation on the high seas in accordance with international law on 3 of June. It was claimed that she crossed the Taiwan Strait.

The statement said that the Chinese warship PLA(N) LUYANG III DDG 132 (PRC LY 132) conducted dangerous maneuvers around Chung-Hoon during the transition, with the Chinese warship coming within 137 meters of the US vessel and to the American ship. The ship maintained its course and avoided the collision, it is stated that she slowed down to avoid it.

The statement said: “LY 132’s closest point of approach was 137 meters and its actions violated maritime ‘Rules of Traffic’ regarding safe passage in international waters. The passage of Chung-Hoon and Montreal through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the joint commitment of the US and Canada to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The US military flies, sails, and operates safely and responsibly where international law allows.

THE DEFENSE MINISTERS OF THE UNITED STATES AND CHINA WILL BE IN SINGAPORE

Meanwhile, the incident in the Taiwan Strait occurred on a day when US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu were in Singapore for their annual defense conference.

Speaking at the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said: “It is in the interest of the entire world to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. . The security of trade shipping routes and global supply chains depends on it. So is the freedom to roam the world. Without a doubt, the conflict in the Taiwan Straits would be devastating. Open lines of communication are essential between the PRC and especially our military and defense leaders. Dialogue is not a reward. It is a requirement. And the more we talk, the more we can avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations that could lead to a crisis or conflict.”

Speaking at the same summit, Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu said: “The correct way for China and the United States to get along is to follow three principles: mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation.”

AIRCRAFT VOLTAGE

A few days ago there was a level of tension between China and the US.

The US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) released the footage of those moments, stating that the US reconnaissance plane, which was conducting a routine operation over the South China Sea, was blocked by a Unnecessarily aggressive maneuver by the Chinese fighter jet pilot. (DHA)