WHO says infants aged under 1 year must not be exposed to electronic screens
A report in the South China Morning Post cites a source close to the PLA Navy leadership said China felt the French warship's journey into the strait was "obviously instigated" by the United States. The French warship's transit equally upset the Chinese, who retaliated by rescinding France's invitation to participate in a naval parade.
China's Defence Ministry said earlier that Beijing lodged stern representations with France about the passage, which comes as the United states and its allies increasingly assert freedom of navigation in worldwide waterways near China. It could open the door for other allies, such as Japan and Australia, to consider similar operations.
Background: The United States has been sending an increasing number of Navy and Coast Guard vessels through the strait and is exploring the possibility of sending aircraft carriers through the waterway as well.
The US diplomatically recognises China over Taiwan but remains the island's chief military ally and arms supplier. The official was not aware of any previous French military passage through the Taiwan Strait.
Xi Jinping at the naval parade celebrating 70th anniversary of Chinese Navy on April 23.
China said on Thursday it had lodged "stern representations" with France for what it called an "illegal" passage. "France reaffirms its attachment to the freedom of navigation in accordance with the law of the sea", the French defense ministry said in response to China's complaints.
He said the Chinese military has steadfast determination, full confidence and sufficient capacity to defeat any forms of external interference and Taiwan separatist acts, firmly defend China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
England's Alex Hales banned for 21 days for recreational drug use
Since the incident at the Bristol pub, Hales has spent the past 18 months as the first reserve batsman. He is still expected to join up with the squad for their training camp in Cardiff at the weekend.
The U.S. officials did not speculate on the goal of the passage or whether it was created to assert freedom of navigation. Beijing also urged Washington to handle Taiwan-related issues cautiously, while the U.S. considers the Taiwan Strait an global waterway.
The passage, which was confirmed by China.
China has significantly stepped up diplomatic and military pressure on Taiwan since Beijing-sceptic President Tsai Ing-wen took office in 2016.
Chen Chung-chi, spokesman for Taiwan's defence ministry, told Reuters by phone the strait is part of busy global waters and it is "a necessity" for vessels from all countries to transit through it.
The Republic of China (Taiwan) Armed Forces has "overall and precise" information regarding all vessels passing through the waterway, regardless of whether they are military or civilian vessels, she said.
Among the attendees were the Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Cui Tiankai (崔天凱) and the former Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, Susan Thornton.
Recommended News
-
How Healthcare Providers Can Reduce Insurance Claim Denials
And, it’s important to account for the time and effort spent by administrative staff handling these denied claims. They also have the potential to adversely affect patients’ opinions about the organization.
27 April 2019Emiliano Sala's father dies just months after son's tragic death
Sala was flying from Nantes to Cardiff shortly after completing his £15m move to the Premier League side. Horacio is survived by his wife Mercedes, son Dario and daughter Romina.
27 April 2019LG Elec to shut S.Korean phone factory, move production to Vietnam
LG Electronics already operates production facilities for TVs, home appliances and mobile phones in Haiphong. LG Electronics' decision is interpreted as a reduction in production cost. -
27 April 2019NFL Draft 2019: Oakland Raiders select Trayvon Mullen No. 40 overall
The Raiders stunned everyone by taking Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The Oakland Raiders on Thursday night used the No. 27 pick they'd secured from the Cowboys on a player Dallas had interest in.
27 April 2019Minor explosion reported in Sri Lanka's capital
The death toll of Indian nationals in Sri Lanka's blasts has risen to eight, Indian Foreign Minster Sushma Swaraj said Monday. Sri Lanka's president has given the military sweeping war-time powers to arrest and detain suspects following the bombings .
27 April 2019'I spy with my little eye': Central Intelligence Agency launches Instagram account
There's a replica of Director Gina Haspel's first badge with the badge number 09-19-47, which is the CIA's birthday. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) launched its official Instagram account on Thursday, April 25. -
27 April 2019Xiaomi slips but retains top spot in Indian smartphone market
The brand emerged as the fourth largest player in the market ahead of its parent Oppo , with a 7 percent share in the quarter. Samsung was second, but Canalys notes they were the only vendor in the top five to see shipments shrink.
27 April 2019Australian Lime Scooters Hacked To Say Sexual Things To Riders
Another video featured by Gizmodo shows a Lime scooter making a more sexual comment when approached by a potential customer. Some users even broke bones and required stitches until a software update fixed the problem .
27 April 2019Ford facing criminal investigation over emissions testing
In February, Ford disclosed that it would investigate concerns about its internal processes for emissions testing in the U.S. U.S. authorities have opened a criminal probe into Ford's emissions certification process, the automaker said Friday. -
27 April 2019Patrick Peterson angry at Cardinals’ front office
Just a few short minutes after this, however, Pro Football Talk said nothing is going on. "I think people forgot that". The head coach said he would keep his discussions with Rosen regarding the Cardinals' draft plans in-house.
27 April 2019OPEC and Saudis both deny speaking with Trump about lowering oil prices
Since that initial spike to the upside, traders have had to deal with heightened volatility. OPEC Chief Barkindo said he hasn't spoke with Trump, according to a report.
27 April 2019Worst US measles outbreak since 2000
He reiterated that message while running for president in 2015. "Autism has become an epidemic". Trump suggested in 2014 that vaccinations should be spread out "over a long period of time".
