00:00Taiwan's defense ministry said it was aware of an Australian frigate that sailed through
00:05the Taiwan Strait last Friday and Saturday.
00:07On Saturday, a report by the Liberty Times said Taiwan's military spotted the HMAS Tuwomba
00:14west of Penghu.
00:15Taiwan's military said it would not comment on the movement of friendly nations' vessels
00:19through the strait.
00:20Chinese state media also reported on the transit, saying they were closely washing the ship's
00:25movements.
00:26Australia's called it a routine transit in accordance with international law.
00:30Earlier this month, the same ship took part in exercises with the U.S. and the Philippines.
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