A drone footage obtained by Yuyuantantian, a media outlet affiliated with China Media Group, shows that the Chinese Navy was tracking and monitoring the transit of a Japanese military vessel through the Taiwan Strait on Friday.
The footage shows that Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's destroyer JS Ikazuchi (DD-107), carrying type 90 ship-to-ship missiles, entering the Taiwan Strait from the north entrance at 4:02 and exiting from the south entrance at 17:50.
A spokesman for China's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that the move is sending wrong signal to secessionist forces in Taiwan.
The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) soon deployed naval and air assets to track and monitor the vessel throughout the process, ensuring effective control of the situation, according to the spokesman.
Video shows Chinese Navy tracking, monitoring transit of Japanese destroyer through Taiwan Strait
Video shows Chinese Navy tracking, monitoring transit of Japanese destroyer through Taiwan Strait
Traditional manufacturers are securing growing global orders at the ongoing Canton Fair through technological innovation, green transformation, and smart upgrades, showcasing the fresh vitality of China's manufacturing sector.
Held in Guangzhou, southern China, the 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) runs from April 15 to May 5 in three five-day phases.
The first phase, running from April 15 to 19, is themed "advanced manufacturing." It features 19 exhibition areas in five major sections, including electronics and home appliances, and industrial manufacturing.
Over 12,000 enterprises are showcasing their products characterized by high-end intelligence, green and low-carbon technologies.
At the fair, a high-end smart home appliance maker from Foshan, Guangdong Province is presenting its latest products equipped with new technologies, drawing significant interest and inquiries from buyers.
"We are integrating both intelligent and green development. AI-powered technology helps improve the energy efficiency of our air conditioners. We also hope to leverage the Canton Fair as a platform to showcase our products," said exhibitor Yu Fangwen.
A buyer from Uzbekistan showed strong interest in the company's energy-efficient smart air conditioner that monitors carbon dioxide levels in real time, and placed an order for 85,000 units.
"We are the largest home appliance company in Uzbekistan. We came here to source products for the upcoming peak sales season, especially air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. We think highly of the Canton Fair because we come here twice every year and always find many new products," the buyer said.
In the engineering machinery section, new-energy forklifts have become a key highlight, with lithium-powered counterbalance forklifts and electric warehouse forklifts accounting for the majority of exhibits.
Compared with conventional fuel-powered forklifts, new energy models feature lower energy consumption, zero emissions and lower noise, while also offering fast charging, long battery life, and safe, stable performance, fully aligning with the global trend toward intelligent, green, and low-carbon industrial development.
"We use China's highly mature and advanced technologies in lithium batteries, electric motors and electronic control systems for new energy equipment. This is our third consecutive year attending the Canton Fair, and we believe this platform helps connect us with the world and the future," said exhibitor Hu Zhu.
Green, smart upgrades boost orders for traditional manufacturers at Canton Fair
