China’s embassy in Germany mentioned in a separate assertion it had lodged “representations” with Berlin, saying Taiwan belonged to China, a place the democratically elected authorities in Taipei strongly rejects.
“The query of Taiwan isn’t a matter of ‘freedom of navigation’, however of China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” it mentioned.
The Taiwan Strait is Chinese language waters “and there aren’t any so-called ‘worldwide waters’ in any respect”, the embassy added.
China urges Germany to keep away from any “interference” that might jeopardise the wholesome and steady growth of bilateral relations, it added.
Taiwan’s authorities says solely the island’s individuals can determine their future.
US warships sail by way of the strait round as soon as each two months, drawing the ire of Beijing, and a few US allies like Canada and Britain have additionally made occasional transits.
China, which has by no means renounced using pressure to convey Taiwan beneath its management, has over the previous 5 years stepped up army actions across the island, together with staging struggle video games.
