German warships may cross the Taiwan Strait. Mainland China officially emphasizes opposition to the guise of navigation freedom and harm Chinese territorial sovereignty.Taiwan officials refer to the mainland statement, highlighting Beijing's attempt to challenge the expansion of the international order based on rules.
Comprehensive Taiwan Central Broadcasting Station and Free Times reported that the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday (August 20) that the Taiwan Strait is recognized as the international waters, and the ships in any country can be freely passed through.There are many cases. The Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs consistently respects and welcomes countries to exercise the right to navigate freely in Gonghai.
Liu Yongjian, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan, also said that the freedom of navigation of the Gonghai is the basic principle of international law. The statement in mainland China just highlights the expansion of the international order that is trying to challenge the rules.
Reuters on Monday (18th) quoted the German Navy Special Forces Commander Axel Schulz, two German warships were waiting for the Berlin instructions to determine whether it was over in SeptemberAir Taiwan Strait.
In response to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Taiwan issue is China's internal affairs. The key to maintaining peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait is to resolutely oppose Taiwan independence."China has always opposed the guise of 'navigation freedom' to damage China's territorial sovereignty and security."