Overview
- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng told the visiting minister that Taiwan is the “core of the core” of China’s interests and urged strict adherence to the One‑China principle with no interference in the Taiwan issue.
- Foreign Minister Wang Yi met the German counterpart, criticized Japan over recent Taiwan‑related remarks, and called for understanding of China’s position and explicit opposition to Taiwanese independence.
- Chinese readouts say the German side reiterated its One‑China policy, as Germany has previously voiced opposition to any change of the Taiwan Strait status quo by force.
- The Beijing visit runs December 8–9 and includes high‑level meetings following months of friction over the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea.
- Reporting also links the earlier October postponement to constrained access, with Reuters noting only one requested meeting had been approved.