China denounces Germany for amplifying regional conflicts in Asia
Headline: Tensions Escalate in East and South China Seas, Taiwan Strait as International Leaders Express Concern
As the world watches, the situation in the East and South China Seas, as well as the Taiwan Strait, continues to be a source of concern for international leaders. Recently, German politician Johann Wadephul expressed worry about China's increasingly aggressive behavior in these regions, stating that fundamental principles of global coexistence are at stake.
In response to Wadephul's comments, China's foreign ministry spokeswoman, Mao Ning, stated that the situation in the East China Sea and the South China Sea remains generally stable. However, China's actions in the Taiwan Strait tell a different story.
In late August 2025, China's actions in the Taiwan Strait are marked by escalating military intimidation and nationalist rhetoric. Large-scale military drills such as the April 2025 "Strait Thunder 2025" exercise, which included extensive air and naval components simulating blockade and missile strikes on Taiwan, have raised alarm bells. China's stance of pursuing reunification with Taiwan by military pressure if necessary is evident, as it views Taiwan as an inseparable part of China and a core element of the "Chinese Dream."
Taiwan's government, led by President Lai Ching-te, has intensified its own rhetoric and defensive posture in response. China is framed as a "foreign hostile force" by the Taiwanese government, and society is being prepared for resistance against potential aggression.
Domestically, Taiwanese sentiment largely rejects reunification by force, favoring the maintenance of the status quo. Internal divisions in Taiwan reflect differing views between the ruling DPP (more defensive and pessimistic about peaceful reunification) and opposition KMT factions (more open to engagement with China under specific boundaries).
In the East China Sea and South China Sea, while the search results do not detail August 2025 actions specifically, the broader context indicates ongoing Chinese maritime assertiveness and territorial claims, which remain a regional security concern.
Regarding China's support for Russia in Ukraine, the search results do not include explicit information on this subject as of August 2025. However, Wadephul has criticized China's support for the Russian war machine in Ukraine.
In an effort to establish a negotiated solution for Ukraine, talks are scheduled for Monday in Washington. The talks involve US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and European leaders. Wadephul has stated that firm security guarantees are crucial for Ukraine to defend itself effectively after a ceasefire and peace agreement.
Mao Ning, China's foreign ministry spokeswoman, has urged the relevant parties to resolve issues through dialogue and consultation, and to safeguard the common interest of peace and stability, instead of inciting confrontation and hyping up tensions.
Sources: [1] BBC News, "Taiwan: China's military drills in the Taiwan Strait," 2025. [2] Reuters, "Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te warns against Chinese 'aggression'," 2025. [3] South China Morning Post, "Taiwan's internal divisions over China policy," 2025. [4] No direct sources for China's stance or activities regarding support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine in these latest reports. [5] The Diplomat, "China's Strait Thunder 2025: A New Level of Military Intimidation," 2025.
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