China on Saturday slammed Germany for sending two of its warships through the Taiwan Strait, the body of water separating the island of Taiwan from the Chinese mainland, Paralel.Az reports citing DW.

China claims jurisdiction over the sensitive waterway and of Taiwan, classifying the self-ruled island as a renegade province.

"The German side's behavior increases security risks and sends incorrect signals," Chinese military spokesperson Li Xi said in a statement.

He said the People's Liberation Army had sent sea and air forces to "monitor and warn off" the German vessels.

Chinese forces in the regions would "resolutely counter all threats and provocations," Li added.