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EU Missions Voice Concern Over Chinese Maritime Activity Near Taiwan
(MENAFN) The representative offices of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany in Taipei expressed concern on Wednesday over what they described as “novel Chinese activity” in waters east of Taiwan, saying such actions could undermine regional security and freedom of navigation.
In a joint statement, the three European missions reaffirmed their opposition to any unilateral effort to alter the existing situation across the Taiwan Strait, especially through “the threat or use of force or coercion.”
According to reports, the statement was issued by the British, French, and German representative offices in Taiwan, despite the three countries not maintaining formal diplomatic relations with the island, which Beijing regards as a part of China.
The missions emphasized the importance of protecting navigational rights, maritime freedoms, and the safety of international shipping routes, stressing that these principles should be upheld by all parties.
The comments came shortly after China's newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the Taiwan Strait, a development that has drawn increased international attention to military and maritime activity in the region.
There was no immediate response from Chinese authorities regarding the statement, according to reports.
In a joint statement, the three European missions reaffirmed their opposition to any unilateral effort to alter the existing situation across the Taiwan Strait, especially through “the threat or use of force or coercion.”
According to reports, the statement was issued by the British, French, and German representative offices in Taiwan, despite the three countries not maintaining formal diplomatic relations with the island, which Beijing regards as a part of China.
The missions emphasized the importance of protecting navigational rights, maritime freedoms, and the safety of international shipping routes, stressing that these principles should be upheld by all parties.
The comments came shortly after China's newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the Taiwan Strait, a development that has drawn increased international attention to military and maritime activity in the region.
There was no immediate response from Chinese authorities regarding the statement, according to reports.
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