Trump Defies China: U.S. Sails Warship Through Taiwan Strait

On Wednesday, only hours after China warned the United States that it risked war with China if it interceded in any way between China and Taiwan, which China claims to be part of China, the United States sailed a warship through the Taiwan Strait.

A spokesman for the U.S. Navy said the USS Antietam, a guided missile cruiser, made a “routine” transit of the strait “in accordance with international law.” He added that the journey, “demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The U.S. Navy will continue to fly, sail and operate anywhere international law allows.”