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Canada’s Charlottetown Completes Ninth 2026 Taiwan Strait Transit

5/29/2026

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HMCS Charlottetown became the ninth Canadian warship to sail through the Taiwan Strait since 2020.
Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed Ottawa treats the Taiwan Strait as international waters.
National Defence said the Halifax-class frigate transited the strait solo from May 22 to May 23, 2026.
Online trackers placed the vessel heading toward the Sea of Japan, marking the first 2026 transit and first since September 2025, which China called provocative.

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HMCS Charlottetown became the ninth Canadian warship to sail through the Taiwan Strait since 2020.
Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed Ottawa treats the Taiwan Strait as international waters.
National Defence said the Halifax-class frigate transited the strait solo from May 22 to May 23, 2026.
Online trackers placed the vessel heading toward the Sea of Japan, marking the first 2026 transit and first since September 2025, which China called provocative.