Beijing monitors Australian frigate HMAS Toowoomba’s passage through Taiwan Strait

South China Morning PostEN 2 min read 100% complete by Sylvia MaFebruary 22, 2026 at 08:59 AM

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The Australian frigate HMAS Toowoomba sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday and Saturday, prompting monitoring by the People's Liberation Army. The transit was reported by Chinese state media outlet Global Times, citing a military source, and Taiwan's Liberty News, which noted the frigate's proximity to the strait's median line. An Australian government source confirmed the passage, stating it occurred on Friday and Saturday. The HMAS Toowoomba had previously conducted a routine transit through the South China Sea, according to the Australian Department of Defence. The frigate's passage through the Taiwan Strait drew criticism from some Chinese social media users, who called for reciprocal patrols by Chinese warships near Australia.

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