A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, diplomatic sources said, drawing a strong protest from China.It is the first such passage since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took office last October and could further strain ties between the two Asian neighbors, which have soured since her remarks in November about a Taiwan contingency.The United States regularly sends warships through the Taiwan Strait to assert freedom of navigation in international waters. While Japan has not officially announced the passage, it appears to have been carried out…READ FULL ARTICLE