World · Singapore Bureau
US condemns Chinese military activities near Taiwan as destabilising
The United States has criticised Beijing's recent military operations in waters surrounding Taiwan, characterising them as destabilising to the region. The rebuke follows reports of unprecedented Chinese militia vessel movements in the area.
LSN Singapore ·
American officials have expressed deep concern over escalating Chinese military activities near Taiwan, warning that such actions risk undermining regional stability and the existing international order.
The statement comes after observers documented the first confirmed sighting of a Chinese militia boat operating in Taiwanese waters, marking a notable shift in Beijing's approach to the contested strait. The vessel's presence signals an expansion of China's assertive posture in one of the world's most sensitive geopolitical flashpoints.
US officials stressed that military operations and provocative activities inconsistent with peaceful resolution of cross-strait differences run counter to international norms and raise tensions unnecessarily. The remarks underscore growing American vigilance over Chinese military modernisation and force projection capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.
Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory, has faced mounting military pressure from China in recent years. The island's government has called for enhanced international support and greater military coordination among like-minded democracies to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.