The US military reduced its presence and maintained a low profile during transits through the Taiwan Strait last year, contrasting with increased activity by its Five Eyes allies. These allies conducted multiple escorted transits with public statements.

The US military scaled back and kept a low profile for its transits through the Taiwan Strait last year in contrast with increased passage by its allies, according to a report released by a leading Chinese think tank. In 2025, the remaining Five Eyes countries – Australia, Canada, Britain and New Zealand – deployed six warships to conduct five Taiwan Strait transits, all of which were accompanied by official public statements, according to a report released on Tuesday by the South China Sea...