China aimed laser at German military plane in Red Sea – German Foreign Ministry
The German government has accused the Chinese military of using a laser to target a German plane taking part in an operation to maintain security in the Red Sea, the German Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday, July 8.
Berlin summoned the Chinese ambassador over the incident in the Red Sea.
"The Chinese military used a laser to target a German plane taking part in the EU operation ASPIDES. The threat to German personnel and the obstruction of the operation are completely unacceptable. The Chinese ambassador was summoned to the Foreign Ministry today," the ministry said in a statement.
Wikipedia writes that "Aspides" is a European Union military operation in response to Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea. This is a defensive mission to enhance maritime surveillance in the region, escort merchant ships, and protect against attacks.
As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, on July 3, China tested a new 155-mm artillery shell that contains a reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
On June 26, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that Beijing advocated a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine and did not supply weapons to any of the parties.
On June 20, The Economist reported, citing unnamed Western officials, that China is a major supplier to russia's military-industrial complex.