German Officials Accuse Chinese Military of Targeting Its Plane w/ Laser

Chinese interests certainly seem to be expanding in a very western direction.

Last week, I reported the Chinese were involved in building up Libya’s refinery and petroleum product distribution infrastructure. This week, it looks like China is testing the waters, in terms of military engagement in the Red Sea.

German officials have taken a very serious diplomatic step by summoning the Chinese ambassador to their Foreign Ministry, following accusations that China’s military targeted a German aircraft with a laser while it was engaged in a European Union mission over the Red Sea.

“The Chinese military employed a laser targeting a German aircraft in the EU operation #ASPIDES,” the post on X read...