Two German navy ships passed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, September 13. It's the first such occurrence in 22 years, which Chinese authorities described as a "provocation." We explain which ships these are and why their presence in this location displeased Beijing so much.

Two German warships passed through the contested Taiwan Strait on Friday, defying warnings from China to the NATO member as Beijing claimed the self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory. "International waters are international waters.

China's military on Saturday condemned the transit of two German navy ships through the Taiwan Strait saying it increased security risks and sent the "wrong" signal, adding that Chinese forces monitored and warned the vessels.

Germany has sailed two warships through the Taiwan Strait in its first transit of the disputed waters in more than two decades, as Berlin seeks to increase its defense engagement in the Asia-Pacific region.

China has said German warships passing through the Taiwan Strait, which divides China from Taiwan, pose a risk to security. "The behaviour of the German side increases the security risk and sends the wrong signals,

Berlin's ships passed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time in over 20 years, making it the latest US ally to navigate the tense waters.

For the first time in 22 years, two German warships will sail through the Taiwan Strait, a move likely to provoke Beijing. Germany joins other Western nations in asserting freedom of navigation in the

Two German navy ships passed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, September 13, marking the first such occurrence in 22 years. Chinese authorities described the event as a "provocation." We explain which ships these are and why their presence in this location displeased Beijing so much.