Question: The German government said yesterday that the Chinese military employed a laser targeting a German aircraft in the Red Sea. This move endangers German personnel, which is entirely unacceptable. Germany has summoned the Chinese ambassador. What’s China’s comment?

From what we have learned from the competent authorities, the information posted by Germany does not match the facts that China has gathered.

The Chinese navy’s escort missions in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia are aimed at fulfilling China’s responsibility as a major country and contribute to the safety and security of international shipping lanes. They maintain sound communication with Germany and the EU colleagues. It is important to increase communication in a timely way and be fact-based to avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation.