China criticises UK warship's patrol in Taiwan Strait

China criticises UK warship for patrol in Taiwan Strait where tensions are high due to China's claim over Taiwan, despite Taiwan rejecting it. HMS Spey's passage through the area has been deemed a provocation by China, which has monitored the ship's movements closely. The patrol coincides with a UK carrier strike group deployment in the region for several months to send a message of strength, unity, and purpose to allies and adversaries. The UK Royal Navy maintains that the patrol was a planned deployment in accordance with international law, with Taiwan's foreign ministry welcoming it as safeguarding freedom of navigation in the area.