German navy ships, Taiwan Strait
German warships visit the Philippines amid its South China Sea clashes after angering Beijing by sailing through the Taiwan Strait
The German Navy ships recently passed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time in over 20 years, defying China's warnings.
German navy ships transit Taiwan Strait, provoke Beijing backlash
Two German navy ships passed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, September 13. It's the first such occurrence in 22 years, which Chinese authorities described as a "provocation." We explain which ships these are and why their presence in this location displeased Beijing so much.
German navy makes rare transit of sensitive Taiwan Strait
Two German navy ships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Friday in the first such transit in two decades, demonstrating Berlin's resolve to stand with Western allies at a time of soaring tensions between Taipei and Beijing.
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German navy vessels sail through Taiwan Strait
Despite Chinese protests about the use of the waterway — which it claims jurisdiction over — German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has insisted that the ships are in international waters.
China condemns German navy's transit of Taiwan Strait
China's military on Saturday condemned the transit of two German navy ships through the Taiwan Strait saying it increased security risks and sent the "wrong" signal, adding that Chinese forces monitored and warned the vessels.
German minister confirms warship set to pass through Taiwan Strait
A German navy ship is preparing to navigate through the strait between China and Taiwan despite Chinese protests, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed on Friday. "The message is very simple, one we have always maintained and I have always maintained: international waters are international waters,
German Navy says it exercised right to pass through Taiwan Strait
MANILA -- The German Navy says it was exercising its right to freedom of navigation when it passed through the Taiwan Strait last week, answering China's condemnation of the journey.
China slams Germany for sending navy ships through Taiwan Strait
The Taiwan Strait is a major trade route. Several countries' military ships use the waterway, including the U.S. But it's the first time in two decades that Germany's navy has done so, according to German media reports. The German ships were traveling from South Korea to the Philippines.
German Navy ships to sail through Taiwan Strait
The frigate Baden-Wurttemberg and the supply ship Frankfurt am Main will sail through the strait while en route from South Korea to Indonesia in mid-September, Der Spiegel reported. The two ships are on their Indo-Pacific deployment, which includes a round-the-world voyage.
German navy ships navigate the contentious Taiwan Strait, angering China
Two German navy ships passed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, September 13, marking the first such occurrence in 22 years. Chinese authorities described the event as a "provocation." We explain which ships these are and why their presence in this location displeased Beijing so much.
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