Taiwan concern in Germany

At the press conference held in the capital Berlin, Sasse said that Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will visit China, South Korea and Japan from April 13 to 18.

Stating that Baerbock will meet his Chinese counterpart, the China Gang, Sasse said that the focus of the talks to be held here will be the Russia-Ukraine war, the human rights situation in China and the climate crisis, as well as bilateral relations. .

Spokesman Sasse shared the information that Baerbock will travel to South Korea on April 15 and to Japan on April 16, where he will attend the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, which will run until April 18.

Expressing that the situation in the Taiwan Strait will also be discussed during the talks in China, Sasse said, “We are very concerned about the situation in the Taiwan Strait. We hope that all parties in the region will contribute to stability and peace.” saying.

Emphasizing that this is also true for China, Sasse said they are under the impression that military threats go against this goal and rather increase the risk of unwanted military conflict.

Sasse called on all partners in the region to reduce tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

MACRON’S EXPLANATIONS

Foreign Ministry spokesman Sasse, on the return of French President Emmanuel Macron’s 3-day visit to China on April 5, avoided directly responding to statements he made to Politico and Les Echos media about relations with states. United States and Taiwan.

Expressing that they generally do not comment on what foreign heads of state and government say, Sasse asserted that Germany is keenly interested in maintaining rule-based order, freedom and stability in the region with France.

CHINA CONSIDER TAIWAN AS ITS OWN LAND

Taiwan, which China defends as part of its territory, has enjoyed de facto independence since 1949, when the People’s Republic of China was founded. The separation that arose after the civil war between mainland China and Taiwan still continues.

Beijing, emphasizing the “One China” principle, opposes Taiwan establishing independent diplomatic relations with the countries of the world, its representation in the United Nations and other international organizations, and stipulates that countries that recognize it must break diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Since former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit in August 2022, China has increased aircraft and ship patrols around Taiwan and regularized flights where it crosses the nominal “median line.” that separates the Taiwan Strait.

While the Chinese military conducted military exercises that created a real blockade around the island after the visit, guided missiles fired from mainland China landed in waters near Taiwan during the exercises using live weapons and ammunition. (AA)