Tensions over the South China Sea will be in focus at next week’s summit of south east Asian nations in Laos. Germany is increasing its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region. It has joined naval exercises with Japan, the US, and other allies. One of the aims is to keep trade routes open. Our reporter Georg Matthes has been onboard the German frigate Baden-Württemberg.
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