China Sails A Carrier Group Through The Taiwan Strait

China's aircraft carrier Liaoning takes part in a military drill of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in the western Pacific Ocean, April 18, 2018.

DW: China sails new aircraft carrier through Taiwan Strait

Beijing has sent its first Chinese-built aircraft carrier through the Taiwan Strait. With presidential elections in Taiwan weeks away, officials there have criticized the maneuvers as an intimidation tactic.

Beijing's first Chinese-built aircraft carrier sailed into the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry.

The maneuver raises tensions in Taiwan ahead of presidential elections next month. President Tsai Ing-wen, known for her skeptical views of mainland China, is seeking re-election, while her challenger is hoping to unseat her with plans for warmer ties with Beijing.

The Defense Ministry said it had monitored the Shandong aircraft carrier and its accompanying vessels. The office of Taiwan's presidency issued a statement saying Beijing has an "international responsibility" to ensure cross-strait and regional peace.

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WNU editor: With Taiwan's Presdiential and legislative elections only 16 days away, this is what I call sending a message.

More News On China Sailing A Carrier Group Through The Taiwan Strait

China sails carrier group through Taiwan Strait as election nears -- Reuters
China aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait again -- CNA/AFP
Chinese aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait ahead of elections -- Taiwan News
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Shandong Sails Through Taiwan Strait -- Bloomberg

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