Germany sails two warships through Taiwan Strait

Germany sailed two warships through the Taiwan Strait on Friday in its first transit of the disputed waters in more than two decades.

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China claims the self-governing democratic island of Taiwan as its own, and views such transits as provocative actions.

To challenge China's claims, the United States and allies including Australia, Canada, Britain and France, have regularly conducted "freedom of navigation" operations there, sailing through the strait to emphasize that it is international waters.