.jpg)
1 hour ago
4
Article content
(Bloomberg) — China’s navy will conduct a joint drill with Indonesia to the east of Taiwan, the latest assertion of sovereignty by Beijing in the waters that have become increasingly fraught with tensions.
THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
- Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.
- Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.
- Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.
- National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.
- Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.
SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
- Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.
- Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.
- Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.
- National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.
- Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.
REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
- Access articles from across Canada with one account.
- Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.
- Enjoy additional articles per month.
- Get email updates from your favourite authors.
THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
- Access articles from across Canada with one account
- Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments
- Enjoy additional articles per month
- Get email updates from your favourite authors
Sign In or Create an Account
or
Article content
Type 054A frigate Honghe will hold a navigation exercise with a frigate from Indonesia’s navy in mid-August, China’s Defense Ministry announced in a statement Tuesday without specifying the start and end dates, the coordinates or the route. Indonesia’s Defense Ministry didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Article content
Article content
Article content
The drill will focus on communication and replenishment at sea, aiming to promote joint operational capability and safeguard regional stability, the Chinese statement added.
Article content
By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Article content
The two navies have exercised together previously but this is the first time that China publicly announced a training for both forces in waters east of Taiwan. It also marks the first time that Beijing is working with a foreign country in those waters.
Article content
The move could heighten tensions. Beijing has stepped up its presence in the area in response to an announcement by Tokyo and Manila that they would hold talks to resolve their maritime disputes in that region. The discussions concern waters east of Taiwan, the self-ruled democracy that Beijing claims as its territory.
Article content
Since then, China has dispatched its coast guard as well as a number of government vessels from various ministries to press its claims in the waters. Beijing even questioned foreign commercial boats for the first time in an apparent effort to demonstrate its sovereignty.
Article content
Beijing’s latest operation builds on years of intensifying Chinese activity around Taiwan. Since then-US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei in 2022, China has staged large-scale military drills encircling the island and normalized warship and warplane deployments across the Taiwan Strait’s median line.
Article content
Taiwan has practiced breaking up blockades, including planned exercises this year to escort ships carrying oil and natural gas, and officials have warned that sealing off the waters around the island would choke energy supplies for the entire region.
Article content
The Honghe entered service in 2022 with the Eastern Theater Command. The Type-054A is the most numerous frigate of the Chinese navy.
Article content
—With assistance from Chandra Asmara.
Article content
English (US)