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<p>The United States military said on Saturday (June 3) that a Chinese Navy ship manoeuvred in an "unsafe manner" near an American destroyer transiting the Taiwan Strait.&nbsp;The military said the USS Chung-Hoon, a destroyer; and Canada's HSMC Montreal, a frigate, were conducting a "routine" transit of the strait on Saturday when the Chinese ship cut in front of the American one, coming within 150 yards .&nbsp;</p>

<p>The American destroyer maintained course and slowed to 10 (knots) to avoid a collision, the military&nbsp;said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The ship then crossed Chung-Hoon's bow a second-time starboard to port at 2,000 yards and remained off Chung-Hoon's port bow coming within 150 yards at the closest point, the US military also said, adding that "it flies, sails, and operates safely and responsibly anywhere international law allows."</p>

<h2><strong>China makes no mention of close encounter</strong></h2>

<p>The Chinese military did not make any mention of Saturday's encounter. However, Colonel Shi Yi, the spokesperson of China's Eastern Theatre Command said, "The relevant countries are intentionally creating trouble in the Taiwan Strait, deliberately stirring up risks, and maliciously undermining regional peace and stability."</p>

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<p>While US warships transit the Taiwan Strait around once a month, it is unusual for them to do so with those of other US allies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China claims Taiwan as its territory — vowing to take it one day, by force if necessary — and has in recent years ramped up military and political pressure on the island.</p>

<h2><strong>China warns on establishing NATO-like alliances in Asia Pacific</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile on Sunday, Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu warned against establishing NATO-like military alliances in the Asia-Pacific. "Attempts to push for NATO-like (alliances) in the Asia-Pacific is a way of kidnapping regional countries and exaggerating conflicts and confrontations,"</p>

<p>Addressing a security conference in Singapore which was attended by US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, Shangfu said, "Attempts to push for NATO-like (alliances) in the Asia-Pacific is a way of kidnapping regional countries and exaggerating conflicts and confrontations."</p>

<p>These attempts would plunge the Asia Pacific into a whirlpool of disputes and conflicts.&nbsp;</p>

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The United States military said on Saturday (June 3) that a Chinese Navy ship manoeuvred in an "unsafe manner" near an American destroyer transiting the Taiwan Strait.

The United States military said on Saturday (June 3) that a Chinese Navy ship manoeuvred in an "unsafe manner" near an American destroyer transiting the Taiwan Strait. The military said the USS Chung-Hoon, a destroyer; and Canada's HSMC Montreal, a frigate, were conducting a "routine" transit of the strait on Saturday when the Chinese ship cut in front of the American one, coming within 150 yards . The American destroyer maintained course and slowed to 10 (knots) to avoid a collision, the military said. ALSO READ | Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong, two other ships sail through Taiwan Strait: Report The ship then crossed Chung-Hoon's bow a second-time starboard to port at 2,000 yards and remained off Chung-Hoon's port bow coming within 150 yards at the closest point, the US military also said, adding that "it flies, sails, and operates safely and responsibly anywhere international law allows." China makes no mention of close encounter The Chinese military did not make any mention of Saturday's encounter. However, Colonel Shi Yi, the spokesperson of China's Eastern Theatre Command said, "The relevant countries are intentionally creating trouble in the Taiwan Strait, deliberately stirring up risks, and maliciously undermining regional peace and stability." × While US warships transit the Taiwan Strait around once a month, it is unusual for them to do so with those of other US allies. China claims Taiwan as its territory — vowing to take it one day, by force if necessary — and has in recent years ramped up military and political pressure on the island. China warns on establishing NATO-like alliances in Asia Pacific Meanwhile on Sunday, Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu warned against establishing NATO-like military alliances in the Asia-Pacific. "Attempts to push for NATO-like (alliances) in the Asia-Pacific is a way of kidnapping regional countries and exaggerating conflicts and confrontations," Addressing a security conference in Singapore which was attended by US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, Shangfu said, "Attempts to push for NATO-like (alliances) in the Asia-Pacific is a way of kidnapping regional countries and exaggerating conflicts and confrontations." These attempts would plunge the Asia Pacific into a whirlpool of disputes and conflicts. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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