INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Chinese armed force stated it tracked and kept track of a UK naval vessel cruising through the Taiwan Straits and preserved vigilance
throughout the process.The UKs offshore patrol vessel HMS Spey travelled through the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday, claiming the relocation
adhered to global law.The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) kept an eye on the UK warship throughout its passage and handled the situation
effectively, stated Senior Colonel Liu Runke, a spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command Navy, on Friday.Such action intentionally
weakens the peace and stability of the Taiwan Straits, Liu said.The PLA remains on high alertness at all times to resolutely counter all
risks and justifications and to firmly safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the representative added.
