Chinese media castigate the United States for playing the "psychological game" as naval ships navigate the Taiwan Strait

Chinese state media criticized Washington for playing a "psychological game" after two US Navy destroyers crossed the Taiwan Strait this weekend.

In an editorial published Monday, the newspaper ] Global Times accused the Trump administration of escalating tensions in the middle of a commercial battle after the United States had pbaded two destroyers in the Taiwan Strait on Saturday

"The United States sends political signals by sending warships to Taiwan." the article read. "In the future, Washington could send larger warships into the Taiwan Strait, conduct military exercises and even collaborate with the Taiwan army to try to deter the continent."

The article continues: The constant provocations of the administration of Washington and Tsai Ing-wen have put pressure on the Strait's situation. Now, Washington has put warships on display in the Western Pacific region. "