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China and Germany exchanged accusations, with Beijing launching an attack on Berlin today (Monday), warning it against inciting confrontation and fueling tensions, after the German Foreign Minister described China's behavior as "more aggressive" in the Asia-Pacific region.

German Foreign Minister Johan Wadephol accused China today of repeatedly threatening to change borders unilaterally in the Asia-Pacific region, considering that Beijing is "becoming more aggressive."

During a visit to Japan, Wadephol stated that China has issued repeated threats to unilaterally change the status quo and alter borders in its favor, pointing to China's behavior in the Taiwan Strait and the East and South China Seas.

After talks with his Japanese counterpart, Takeshi Iwaya, the German minister said that any escalation in this sensitive hub of international trade would have serious consequences for global security and the world economy.

In a statement issued yesterday (Sunday), ahead of the German Foreign Minister's visit to Japan, which will be followed by a trip to Indonesia, the minister said that China is "increasingly asserting its regional dominance, and by doing so, it is questioning the principles of international law."

The statement quoted Wadephol as saying: "China's increasingly aggressive behavior in the Taiwan Strait and the East and South China Seas has implications for us in Europe. The fundamental principles of our shared existence are at stake here."

For her part, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning responded on Monday at a regular press conference, confirming that the situation in the East and South China Seas "remains generally stable."

She called on the parties involved to respect the countries in the region, resolve issues through dialogue and consultations, and maintain the common interest of peace and stability, rather than inciting confrontation and escalating tensions. She emphasized that "the Taiwan issue is a Chinese internal affair."