British ships in the Taiwan Strait: the stability of the area at risk for Beijing

LONDON – The British frigate HMS Richmond yesterday crossed the Taiwan Strait, off the coast of China, unleashing the fury of the latter: “Malign intentions”, was the reaction of Beijing, which is increasing the political and military pressure on the island, and at the same time growing international fears of an upcoming invasion. “A legitimate course in international waters on our way to Vietnam,” London replied.