BERLIN (Reuters) -China's assertiveness in the South China Sea and tensions in the Taiwan Strait pose threats to international security that also impact Europe, German foreign minister Johann Wadephul
German Minister Warns of European Risks Amid Indo-Pacific Tensions
Impact of Indo-Pacific Tensions on Europe
BERLIN (Reuters) -China's assertiveness in the South China Sea and tensions in the Taiwan Strait pose threats to international security that also impact Europe, German foreign minister Johann Wadephul said during a visit to Indonesia on Wednesday.
China's Military Assertiveness
"China's growing military assertiveness in the South China Sea not only threatens Asia's security, but also undermines the international rules-based order as a whole," Wadephul said in a speech at a foreign policy event, adding that essential trade routes were also at risk as a result.
Consequences for Global Security
On the Taiwan Strait, the minister said: "Any escalation would have serious consequences for global security and prosperity – and directly affect German and European interests, too."
(Reporting by Rachel MoreEditing by Ludwig Burger)
