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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in the Philippines on Tuesday that Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea, where a major flare-out could endanger freedom of navigation as has happened in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Who
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
What
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in the Philippines on Tuesday that Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea, where a major flare-out could endanger freedom of navigation as has happened in the Strait of Hormuz.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:51:00 GMT · 1h 56m ago
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Manila, Philippines ·
Why
Europe is concerned about continuing territorial confrontations in the South China Sea, particularly between the Philippines and China, because the Indo-Pacific region is economically dynamic, and violations of international law of the sea endanger freedom of navigation.
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European leaders are concerned that ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea, a key global trade route, could escalate and disrupt international navigation and economic stability, similar to the Strait of Hormuz blockade which caused global fuel and fertilizer price spikes.
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