Chinese Jets Shadow US Aircraft in Taiwan Strait

China says its warplanes followed a US military aircraft in the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday. China has consistently challenged other nations patrolling the Taiwan Strait, as it claims Taiwan as its territory, and the People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command says the American P-8A Poseidon was tailed and monitored by Chinese forces. Li Xi, a senior colonel, remarked that the incident was handled "in accordance with the law."

"Theater command troops will remain on constant high alert and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and security as well as regional peace and stability," he added. The US Navy has not commented. This incident follows Germany's Friday decision to navigate two warships through the Taiwan Strait for the first time in over two decades, which drew criticism from Beijing. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)