MANILA -- The German Navy says it was exercising its right to freedom of navigation when it passed through the Taiwan Strait last week, answering China's condemnation of the journey.
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Philippine Navy Commodore Emilio Orio Jr., center right, welcomes German sailors on Sept. 16 as they make a port call in Manila. (Photo by Yuki Fujita)
MANILA -- The German Navy says it was exercising its right to freedom of navigation when it passed through the Taiwan Strait last week, answering China's condemnation of the journey.