German Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul attends a press conference in Paris on July 18, 2025. Abdul Saboor/Reuters
BERLIN—Germany’s foreign minister on Sunday criticized what he called the “aggressive behavior” of the Chinese communist regime in the Taiwan Strait ahead of a trip to Japan and Indonesia, and stressed the need to strengthen internationally binding rules.
Speaking to reporters, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul praised Japan’s solidarity with Europe over Ukraine as he prepared to board a plane, and highlighted the importance and economic potential of the two populous Asian countries.
