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German foreign minister criticises 'aggressive' China ahead of trip to Japan

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul condemned China's aggressive actions in the Taiwan Strait and emphasized the need for rules-based international order to uphold global stability.

  • On Sunday, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul denounced China's mounting provocations in and around the Taiwan Strait.
  • His critique comes amid escalating conflicts in the Asia-Pacific region concerning contested areas and China's alignment with Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
  • Wadephul voiced concerns that China's actions undermine essential principles of global harmony and emphasized the importance of upholding an international framework grounded in law and agreed-upon regulations.
  • He praised Japan's solidarity with Europe on Ukraine and highlighted Japan and Indonesia's economic and strategic importance ahead of his planned visits.
  • The situation underscores ongoing friction between China and Western powers and the importance of upholding binding international laws for global stability.
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Wadephul criticized China for its "aggressive behavior" in the Taiwan Strait and its pro-Russian policies.

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German minister says China 'increasingly aggressive'

Germany's foreign minister hit out Monday at what he called China's repeated threats to "unilaterally change" borders in the Asia-Pacific region, calling Beijing "increasingly aggressive".

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