Source: Global Times
[Global Times Comprehensive Report] German news television reported on the 15th that the German Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Adebar said on the same day, "After a period of consideration, China decided not to let the German Navy frigate 'Bavaria' dock in Shanghai." "As of 24:00 on the 15th, the Chinese side has not confirmed the relevant information.
German Navy frigate "Bavaria" Infographic
Agence France-Presse said the frigate Bavaria left Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on August 2 for the Indo-Pacific region. Germany's Defense Ministry has previously said the move is a hope to show more presence in the Indo-Pacific region. German media said the frigate will cross the South China Sea, but will not pass within 12 nautical miles of islands and reefs in the South China Sea. Some German parliamentarians held that the German warship's visit was provocative to China.
According to previous media reports, our Foreign Ministry has confirmed the request of the German warship to visit Shanghai, but believes that the various information transmitted by Germany is too confusing to distinguish. Therefore, a decision will only be made after the German side clarifies its relevant intentions.