Germany Accuses China of Enabling Putin’s War with Crucial Support
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul accused China of providing essential backing for Russia’s war against Ukraine, warning that Beijing’s role threatens both European and Indo-Pacific security.
The Gaze reports this, referring to Politico.
Speaking at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation in Tokyo, Wadephul said “Russia’s war is made possible by crucial Chinese support,” noting that 80 percent of dual-use goods used by Moscow come from China, while Beijing is also the largest buyer of Russian oil and gas.
“And this is a development that of course not only runs massively counter to our European security interests, but also those of our partners in the Indo-Pacific,” he said.
Trump has threatened secondary sanctions on buyers of Russian energy and has already imposed 25 percent tariffs on India, but has so far avoided direct measures against China.
Wadephul argued that Beijing’s behavior “shows that China preaches non-interference and territorial integrity, but in reality undermines both.”
He also highlighted North Korea’s supply of ammunition and troops to Russia, saying it would not be possible without China’s consent and warning that Moscow is repaying Pyongyang with technology and expertise.
The German foreign minister also raised concerns about rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea, accusing Beijing of repeatedly threatening to unilaterally change the status quo.
“However, one thing is clear,” he stated. “The prohibition of violence enshrined in the United Nations Charter applies, and any escalation at this sensitive hub of international trade would have serious consequences for global security and the world economy.”
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