TOKYO -- A Japanese warship passed through the Taiwan Strait just days after Chinese fighter jets flew dangerously close to a Japanese plane over the Pacific Ocean, it was learned Thursday.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister echoed this appreciation, noting the growing international consensus on the importance of stability in the region and Taiwan's commitment to working with global partners.

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