BEIJING, Feb. 12 -- The US destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG-114) and the oceanographic survey ship USNS Bowditch transited the Taiwan Strait from February 10 to 12, 2025. "The Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command organized its navy and air force troops to monitor the whole process of the US vessels' passage, and effectively managed the situation," said Senior Captain Li Xi, spokesperson for the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command, in a written statement released on Wednesday.
"The US's actions sent the wrong signals and increased security risks. The troops of the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command remain on high alert at all times to resolutely safeguard China's sovereignty and security, as well as regional peace and stability," stressed the spokesperson.
东部战区新闻发言人李熹海军大校表示，2月10日至12日，美“约翰逊”号驱逐舰、“鲍迪奇”号海洋测量船过航台湾海峡。中国人民解放军东部战区组织海空兵力对美舰船过航行动全程跟监警戒，有效应对处置。美方行径传递错误信号、增加安全风险。战区部队时刻保持高度戒备，坚决捍卫国家主权安全和地区和平稳定。
