The naval transit took place in a contested region, with the ships completing their journey late last week. Luxon stated the vessels were undertaking "routine activity" during the crossing, which was conducted entirely within international waters.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon characterized the passage of two navy vessels through the Taiwan Strait late last week as a standard movement in international waters. The New Zealand Defense Forces confirmed that the ships crossed the waterway during the deployment.

The naval transit took place in a contested region, with the ships completing their journey late last week. Luxon stated the vessels were undertaking "routine activity" during the crossing, which was conducted entirely within international waters.
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