Editorial of the Global Times He strongly criticizes German minister's statements on Taiwan and security in the Pacific.
Foreign Minister makes serious accusations against China.
247 - The Chinese newspaper Global Times published an editorial on Tuesday (19) asking the German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, to withdraw offensive statements against China. The text was released after the first meeting of the Japan-Germany Strategic Ministerial Dialogue, held in Tokyo, and reproduced by the international press.
Wadephul's statements provoke an immediate reaction.
During a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi, Wadephul accused China of adopting an “increasingly aggressive behavior” in the Taiwan Strait, the South China Sea, and the East China Sea. He also stated that Germany and Japan should invest more in security to “safeguard freedom.”
In response, Beijing accused the German minister of "sowing discord and increasing tensions" in the Asia-Pacific region, warning that his stance could turn him into a factor of regional instability.
Chinese editorial denounces “historical amnesia”
According to Global TimesThe German minister's attacks not only echo the Western narrative led by Washington, but also ignore Germany's own historical commitments to the issue of Chinese national reunification. The editorial recalls that both... Cairo Declaration as for Potsdam Proclamation They determined the return of Taiwan to China after World War II, and classify Wadephul's meddling in the matter as "an act of unlimited interference in Chinese internal affairs."
"A reunified Germany should better understand China's position regarding national reunification. However, some German politicians demonstrate selective historical amnesia by applying double standards," the text highlights.
Geopolitical context and criticisms of alignment with the US.
The editorial also argues that the situation in the East China Sea and the South China Sea remains relatively stable thanks to regional negotiations. According to Beijing, by exaggerating the "Chinese threat," Wadephul is merely reinforcing the United States' "Indo-Pacific strategy" and yielding to geopolitical pressure from Washington.
The publication also criticizes Germany's stance on the war in Ukraine, denying that Beijing supports Moscow and accusing Berlin of "shifting the blame to China" for political convenience.
Impact and future expectations
The text of the Global Times The newspaper calls on the German minister to "respect the facts, set aside prejudice and retract his inappropriate comments." It also argues that Berlin should contribute to stabilizing bilateral relations, which are essential not only for China and Germany, but also for cooperation between Beijing and the European Union.
According to the editorial, preserving a solid relationship between the two countries is fundamental for international balance, amidst growing strategic rivalry on the global stage.
