German defense chief General Eberhard Zorn Photo:AFP
FOX News: Germany sending warships to Indo-Pacific as tensions with China escalate: report
Germany hiked defense spending above 2% of GDP after Russia invaded Ukraine
German General Eberhard Zorn said Wednesday the Bundeswehr will send warships to the Indo-Pacific and join allies in drills as China ramps up operations around Taiwan.
"We do not want to provoke anyone with our presence but rather send a strong sign of solidarity with our allies," Zorn told Reuters.
"We stand for the freedom of navigation and the safeguarding of international norms."
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Update #1: ‘Seismic shift’ in German politics with ‘increased presence’ in Indo-Pacific (SKY News)
Update #2: Germany Says It Will Expand Military Presence in Indo-Pacific (Reuters)
WNU Editor: China has responded .... ‘Bad memories’: China mocks Germany’s plans to expand military presence in Asia (SCMP). More here .... Germany expanding military presence in Indo-Pacific shows its defense policy is 'kidnapped by US, NATO' (Global Times).
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