Germany condemns China for targeting German aircraft with laser in EU operation “BERLIN: Germany summoned the Chinese ambassador to the foreign ministry on Tuesday (Jul 8) after saying China’s military had targeted a German aircraft with a laser. The aircraft was taking part in a European Union operation called ASPIDES, which aims to protect maritime security.Putting German personnel at risk and disrupting the operation is completely unacceptable,” said Germany’s foreign ministry on social media platform X.Putting German personnel at risk and disrupting the operation is completely unacceptable,” said Germany’s foreign ministry on social media platform X.Putting German personnel at risk and disrupting the operation is completely unacceptable,” said Germany’s foreign ministry on social media platform X. Putting German personnel at risk and disrupting the operation is completely unacceptable,” said Germany’s foreign ministry on social media platform X. The incident comes as fears mount in the EU about Chinese influence on critical technologies and security infrastructure in Europe.