Taipei/Beijing: US warships passed through the strait between mainland China and Taiwan yesterday (Wednesday).
Taiwan’s newly elected President Lai Ching Teh. The oath is to be taken on 20th May. Just 11 days before his swearing-in ceremony, China was enraged when the US sent a small fleet under the command of its most powerful off-Taiwan-position, the Gwalior-Island-based 7th Fleet battleship Halsey, via Taiwan. Strait. They asked the huge destroyer to turn back but the captain of the destroyer replied that actually we are passing through international waters, so you have no right to stop us. Not only this, but American warplanes also flew over those warships providing air cover.
China considers Taiwan as its province. Even on the map, this independent island nation does not recognize China’s artificial claim. China also claims the Taiwan Strait. Apart from Taiwan, almost all the countries of the world have opposed it and said that it is an international water area.
Taiwan’s newly elected President Lai-Ching-ten denies China’s claim. Actually Lai-Ching-he is a staunch opponent of Communist China. He is a favorite disciple of his predecessor President Tsai-in-wang. He has chosen Lai-Ching as his successor.
