"German Foreign Minister Highlights China's Impact on Global Coexistence"

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated that China poses a challenge to the way countries coexist in the world, emphasizing the need for a shift in Germany's policy towards Beijing. While acknowledging China as a partner in areas such as climate change, trade, and investment, Baerbock highlighted China's role as a rival in terms of the fundamental principles of global coexistence. Germany aims to diversify its trading partners and reduce its dependence on China, particularly in critical sectors such as rare earths and lithium. Baerbock also expressed concern over any unilateral changes in the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.