Tensions Escalate in the Taiwan Strait as Allies Challenge Chinese Claims

On September 7, Chinese forces trailed and monitored Canadian and Australian naval vessels—the frigate HMCS Ville de Québec and destroyer HMAS Brisbane—as they transited the Taiwan Strait. China condemned their presence as a regional security risk, deploying PLA air and naval assets. The U.S. is urging allies to increase defense spending amid heightened concerns about Taiwan’s safety and global semiconductor supply chains.

Author: Global Ripple

Posted on: September 07, 2025