NEW - China slams Germany for ‘hyping’ regional tensions in Asia https://t.co/RPfl6N3ZqJ
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticised "the aggressive behaviour" of China in the Taiwan Strait ahead of his trip to Japan. “China's increasingly aggressive behaviour in the Taiwan Strait and the East and South China Seas also affects us in Europe: fundamental https://t.co/woxLoap3n4
During his trip to Japan, German Foreign Minister Wadephul praised strong bilateral ties and underscored the importance of a strategic partnership. He also called out China for being "increasingly aggressive." https://t.co/Ml5GfBJqKU
Ahead of his visit to Japan, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticized China for its increasingly aggressive behavior in the Taiwan Strait, East China Sea, and South China Sea. Wadephul stated that China's repeated threats to unilaterally change borders in the Asia-Pacific region pose a challenge not only to regional stability but also to fundamental principles of global coexistence that affect Europe. He emphasized the importance of strong bilateral ties and strategic partnership between Germany and Japan, highlighting their united stance against the security crises caused by Russia and China. In response, China condemned Germany for exaggerating regional tensions in Asia.