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Allies Boost Taiwan Strait Transits as US Lowers Profile

A Chinese think tank report indicates that while the US military reduced its presence in the Taiwan Strait last year, its allies, particularly European and Oceanic nations, significantly increased their transits. These increased passages, noted as a notable rise beginning in 2024, are seen by Beijing as politicized and contributing to regional tension, despite not posing a direct military threat. AI

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Allies Boost Taiwan Strait Transits as US Lowers Profile

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Amber Wang ·

    As Five Eyes allies boost Taiwan Strait transits, why is US going a different route?

    The US military scaled back and kept a low profile for its transits through the Taiwan Strait last year in contrast with increased passage by its allies, according to a report released by a leading Chinese think tank. In 2025, the remaining Five Eyes countries – Australia, Canada…