"Germany's Foreign Minister Takes Stand Against South China Sea Tensions"

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock expressed Germany's readiness to help de-escalate tensions in the South China Sea, emphasizing the need for peaceful resolution of territorial disputes. During her visit to the Philippines, she highlighted the importance of setting up mechanisms for peaceful dialogue and donated surveillance drones to the Philippine coast guard to support its maritime defense capabilities. Baerbock's visit underscores Germany's concern over China's actions in the South China Sea, which have raised international law and freedom of navigation concerns.