The German Foreign Ministry summoned the Chinese Ambassador to Berlin on Tuesday.
The action was prompted by an incident involving the Chinese military, which reportedly targeted a German aircraft participating in the EU’s Aspides operation using laser technology. The ministry stated that the endangerment of German personnel and the disruption to the deployment were deemed “completely unacceptable.
Aspides is a defensive EU-led operation launched in response to attacks by Houthi rebels on shipping in the Red Sea. The operation aims to safeguard freedom of navigation in a region vital for global trade. The summoning reflects Germany’s concern regarding the incident and the potential implications for ongoing security efforts in the area.