(Berlin Composite Electric) Germany will expand its military existence in the Pacific region of India, including sending more warships and performing exercises with allies. At the same time, pay close attention to the "huge" assembly of the Chinese armed forces in the Indo -Pacific region.
The German Federal Defense Force Director Zorn on Wednesday (August 31) said in an interview with Reuters that the German Federal Defense Forces Planning forces participated in a military exercise in Australia next year.The fleet consisting of multiple ships.He said: "We hope to consolidate the existence in the Indo -Pacific region in this way."
Whether sending warships crosses the generals of Taiwan and Germany: It depends on the highest leader
At present, the situation in the Indo -Pacific region has continued to be nervous because China has previously carried out the largest -scale military exercise around Taiwan.When asked if Germany would cross the Taiwan Strait like the United States, Zhenne said that it was a sensitive issue and would be determined by the Supreme Leadership.He said: "Our existence is not to provoke anyone, but to send a strong signal of our unity with the allies. We support free navigation and maintenance international standards."
Zord also mentioned that the main advantage of the Chinese PLA in the past was the number of soldiers, but now the PLA has become more and more advanced in technical equipment.He said: "We observe the huge assembly of the Chinese army."
Due to the historical factors of the two world wars, Germany has always been more cautious than the allies in terms of national defense security policy, and also pays more attention to trade in international relations.The rapid expansion of China's economy has promoted German economic growth, making China the largest trading partner in Germany in 2016.
But in recent years, China's influence in the Indo -Pacific region has increased daily, causing concerns about Western countries. They have begun to expand their existence in this region and call for Germany to show stronger leadership as Germany, the largest country in Europe.
In 2020, Germany announced a new Indo -Pacific strategy, indicating that it is necessary to strengthen the alliance with democratic countries in the Indo -Pacific region, including expanding security and defense cooperation, which marks an important change in German positions.After Russia invaded Ukraine in February this year, German Prime Minister Tsurtz promised to increase military spending significantly.
Analysis: German fighters participated in the Australian military as a proof that they can arrive in Asia within one day
Last year, Germany risks to China, and sent warships to the South China Sea disputed waters for the first time in the past 20 years.In August this year, the German Air Force sent 13 military planes to Australia to participate in the "dark" military exercise jointly held by multiple countries for the first time.
Diplomacy Magazine pointed out that Germany's fighter aircraft participated in the "dark" military exercise, which can show long -range air deployment capabilities in tactics, and strategically, it is a projection of overseas forces.
Analysis believes that Berlin hopes to prove that it can be proved without annoying Beijing that if necessary, it can quickly send fighters to the Indo -Pacific region.German Air Force Director Gehaz said in an interview a few days ago: "We want to prove that we can reach Asia within one day."
