By Lucy Craymer, Greg Torode and Yimou Lee
WELLINGTON/HONG KONG/TAIPEI (Reuters) -The New Zealand navy’s largest ship, the oiler HMNZS Aotearoa, made a rare transit through the sensitive Taiwan Strait earlier this month, Defence Minister Judith Collins told Reuters.
One source with knowledge of the situation said the ship was tracked and followed by Chinese forces as it sailed through the strait.
Collins did not comment on any Chinese activity but said the transit was conducted in accordance with international law.
Exclusive-New Zealand Navy Ship Made Rare Transit Through Taiwan Strait This Month
