China: Germany’s movements in the Taiwan Strait increase security risks

According to Webangah News quoted by Mehr News Agency, according to the Associated Press, one day after two German ships passed through the Taiwan Strait, China accused Berlin of intensifying security risks in the Taiwan Strait.

Chinese military spokesman Li Shi released a statement saying that “the behavior of the German side increases security risks and sends wrong messages.

Li went on to emphasize that the Chinese military in this region “will resolutely deal with all threats and provocations.”

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed on Friday that the frigates Baden-Württemberg and Frankfurt am Main had passed through the strait.

Last week, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning once again emphasized that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China’s territory and soil.

He said about this: The waters of the Taiwan Strait from both coasts towards the sea are divided into several areas, including internal waters, territorial sea, neighboring area and exclusive economic zone.

Earlier, Reuters news agency reported that Taiwanese authorities are looking to increase military spending in the region. Taiwanese authorities have recently proposed to increase their defense spending to $20.2 billion next year, which is a record of its kind.

This figure represents an increase of 7.7 percent compared to Taiwan’s defense spending in 2023 and is equivalent to 2.45 percent of Taiwan’s GDP.

“Lai Ching-te”, the head of the Taiwan region, previously proposed an increase in defense spending.

Tsai Ing-wen, the former president of Taiwan, during his power period between 2016 and 2024, increased Taiwan’s defense spending seven times, which is almost the defense budget of this country. He doubled the island.

The US is said to be forcing Taiwan to increase its military spending, citing the alleged threat of invasion from China.