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China said Germany had got its facts wrong after it accused the Chinese military of using a laser against one of its aircraft.
Germany, a NATO ally, said the aircraft was taking part in the European Union’s (EU) Operation ASPIDES, a defensive maritime security operation to protect international shipping in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Gulf.
“As we have learned from the competent authorities, what Germany said is fully inconsistent with the facts that China knows,” said Mao Ning, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, at a press briefing on Wednesday, July 9.
“The Chinese Navy’s escort missions in the Gulf of Aden and the waters of Somalia say much about China fulfilling its responsibility as a major country and contributing to the safety of international shipping lanes.
“The two sides should strengthen communication in a facts-based and timely way to avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation.”
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