American naval aircraft flew over the Taiwan Strait on Friday, according to a statement made by the U.S. Seventh Fleet, which emphasized that this action "demonstrates the United States' commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region."
The flyover took place in international airspace, and the Chinese military closely monitored the aircraft, according to the Chinese newspaper The Global Times, which mentioned that "the situation was under control." U.S. missions in this area, which include routine transits of ships and aircraft, often provoke negative reactions from Beijing.
This operation takes place ahead of a planned meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump.
The Seventh Fleet stated that through these operations, the U.S. defends the navigation rights of all nations, reaffirming its commitment to international law.
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