Germany Accuses China of Provoking Tensions with Taiwan Maneuvers.

Germany's Foreign Ministry has expressed concern over China's military exercises near Taiwan, saying they increase the risk of unintended or accidental clashes. The comments came ahead of a visit to Beijing by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who will discuss the war in Ukraine and tensions around Taiwan with top Chinese foreign and defense officials. China and Taiwan split following a civil war in 1949, and Beijing regards the democratic island as part of its territory.