A missile frigate belonging to the Chinese navy passed within 10 nautical miles of the city of Hualien in eastern Taiwan, causing uneasiness in the region. Taiwanese Ministry of Defense officials stated that the passage of the Chinese warship was closely monitored by both the navy and the coast guard.
On the other hand, according to Taiwanese military sources, the number of Chinese ships frequently seen in eastern Taiwan decreased in late June and early July.
Yesterday, it was recorded that a US Navy destroyer crossed from north to south, 45 nautical miles off Taitung, another city in eastern Taiwan.