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

Germany's foreign minister on Sunday criticised what he called the "aggressive behaviour" of China in the Taiwan Strait ahead of a trip to Japan and Indonesia, and stressed the need to strengthen internationally binding rules.

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Shortly after the Alaska Summit on Ukraine, the German Foreign Minister travels to Asia. In Japan and Indonesia, he sees key partners - also in the confrontation with Moscow and Beijing.

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