The operation was the latest attempt to counter what Washington sees as Beijing’s efforts to limit freedom of navigation in the strategic waters. China has protested against Taiwan warships that entered the South China Sea and sailed on a planned "freedom of navigation" operation near the South China Sea , a chain that is also claimed by Taiwan and Washington . The Chinese government issued its "firm opposition" to the US operation, which came after Washington rescinded its invitation to Taiwan to participate in each year naval exercises.
China has protested against Taiwan warships that entered the South China Sea and sailed on a planned "freedom of navigation" operation near the South China Sea , a chain that is also claimed by Taiwan and Washington . The Chinese government issued its "firm opposition" to the US operation, which came after Washington rescinded its invitation to Taiwan to participate in each year naval exercises.