China Warns Germany Over Spy Allegations: “Stop the Slander”

Tensions rise between Berlin and Beijing after a Chinese national is charged with spying for China while working in the European Parliament.

Spy Allegations Spark Diplomatic Clash

A Chinese citizen working for a German MEP has been accused of forwarding sensitive EU information to Chinese intelligence.

China Issues Strong Statement

“We urge the German side to stop smearing and slandering China,” said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, according to AFP.

“Chinese Espionage Threat Is Fabricated”

Guo dismissed the charges as “malicious slander,” claiming China always upholds mutual respect in diplomacy.

Accused Worked for Far-Right AfD Politician

The suspect was an aide to Maximilian Krah of the right-wing AfD party. Krah was suspended last year but later returned to German politics.

500 Documents Allegedly Collected

Prosecutors say the aide passed over 500 files to Chinese agents — some labeled “highly sensitive.”

Spying on Dissidents and AfD Officials

The suspect also reportedly spied on Chinese dissidents in Germany and gathered intel on senior AfD politicians.

Arrest Leads to Suspension

The accused was suspended from the European Parliament after his arrest in April 2023.

Second Suspect Also Charged

Another Chinese national is now charged with helping the aide obtain passenger and flight data tied to military equipment shipments.

China-Germany Relations Under Strain

As tensions escalate, Beijing demands Germany repair ties and stop what it calls “groundless accusations.”