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- U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait on Aug 21, 2026.
- U.S. 7th Fleet said the transit demonstrates U.S. commitment to a free, open Indo-Pacific.
- Chinese military tracked the aircraft and said the situation was under control.
- China claims jurisdiction over the Taiwan Strait and regards Taiwan as its territory.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States in September 2026 to meet President Donald Trump.
