China denounces U.S. warship's sailing through Taiwan Straits

China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday voiced resolute opposition to the sailing of a U.S. warship through the Taiwan Straits and urged the U.S. side to play a constructive role in regional peace and stability rather than doing the contrary.

"The Chinese side was closely following and fully aware of the U.S. military vessel's passage through the Taiwan Straits," Foreign Ministry spokespersonWang Wenbin told a daily press briefing.

"China will continue to be on high alert, ready to respond to all threats and provocations at any time, and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity," he added.