China aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait again | Malay Mail

TAIPEI, Dec 26 — A newly commissioned Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through the Taiwan Strait for a second time today, Taipei’s defence ministry said, just weeks before the island goes to polls to elect a new president.  The ministry said it was fully monitoring the Shandong, China’s...

China's sail-bys come ahead of Taiwan's January 11 presidential elections. — AFP pic

Taiwan’s presidential office said in a statement that China had an “international responsibility” to contribute to cross-strait and regional peace and welfare. The sail-bys come ahead of Taiwan’s January 11 presidential elections, with Beijing-sceptic President Tsai Ing-wen seeking a second term against a challenger who favours warmer ties with China.

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