UK warship's passage through Taiwan Straits monitored by PLA

The Chinese military said it tracked and monitored a UK naval vessel sailing through the Taiwan Straits and maintained vigilance throughout the process.

The UK's offshore patrol vessel HMS Spey passed through the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday, claiming the move complied with international law.

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) monitored the UK warship throughout its passage and handled the situation effectively, said Senior Colonel Liu Runke, a spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command Navy, on Friday.

Such action deliberately undermines the peace and stability of the Taiwan Straits, Liu said.

The PLA remains on high vigilance at all times to resolutely counter all threats and provocations and to firmly safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the spokesperson added.