Japanese Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait en Route to Balikatan Drills

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A Japanese destroyer has transited the Taiwan Strait, drawing sharp criticism from Beijing as diplomatic friction between the two nations continues. The naval vessel is headed for the Philippines to participate in the annual Balikatan exercises. Led by the United States and the Philippines, this year’s drills involve 17,000 troops from seven different countries, with Japan for the first time sending combat troops to take part.

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00:00A Japanese destroyer has transited the Taiwan Strait en route to taking part in exercises with the Philippines.

00:06China criticized the passage, calling it a deliberate provocation at a time when tensions between Beijing and Tokyo are running

00:13high.

00:14The vessel is on the way to the Philippines where it will take part in the baliketan exercises led by

00:19the Philippines and the United States.

00:21This year's exercises involve 17,000 troops from seven countries.

00:30In the meantime, Japan is a character of the observation team.

00:32This time, the ships, including the land and the sea, the象徵 of the南海, the台海 and the東海 are a key role.

00:44Separately, on Saturday, Japan signed a deal with Australia to supply the Royal Australian Navy with warships.

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