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title: "Urgent summons to the German Foreign Office: Beijing under pressure over rumors of Russian soldier training"
description: "The German Foreign Office summoned the Chinese ambassador for an urgent talk due to rumors of secret training of Russian military personnel in China. Berlin considers Beijing's support a threat to its security, although Moscow and China officially deny conducting joint exercises. 🇩🇪🇨🇳🚫"
date: 2026-07-03T16:22:00.000Z
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# Urgent summons to the German Foreign Office: Beijing under pressure over rumors of Russian soldier training

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A diplomatic scandal is brewing in Berlin concerning China's role in the conflict in Ukraine. The German Federal Foreign Office held emergency talks with the Chinese ambassador. The reason for the stern conversation was reports in global media that Beijing is secretly training Russian military personnel.

### Emergency talks in Berlin

According to Reuters, citing a representative of the German Foreign Office, the meeting took place in the format of a "summons." German diplomats stated directly that any actions enabling Russia to continue its aggressive war against Ukraine pose a direct threat to Germany's own security.

The official spokesperson of the ministry emphasized: "China's determined and growing support for Russia's brutal aggressive war affects our security." Thus, Berlin has moved from diplomatic formalities to openly condemning Beijing's actions.

### Scandal over "secret exercises"

At the center of attention are data published by the Reuters agency. According to journalists, secret exercises were held on Chinese territory in November 2025. Russian military personnel participated, and the training was conducted by Chinese instructors. It is reported that these events received personal approval from Defense Minister Andrei Belousov.

This is not the first time information about close military cooperation between the two countries has surfaced. Earlier, it became known that Russia and China secretly conducted joint exercises last year. At least four generals from both sides participated in the maneuvers, indicating a high level of coordination.

### Reaction from Beijing and Moscow

Chinese authorities categorically reject accusations of aiding Moscow. Earlier, the Chinese ambassador to Germany called such claims unfounded. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian also reacted to statements by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, rejecting them without further explanation.

In the Kremlin, information about the covert training of around 200 Russian military personnel on Chinese territory was called a lie. Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov urged a critical attitude toward such publications, noting their groundlessness.

Despite official denials, the incident involving the ambassador's summons to the German Foreign Office demonstrates that the West is reacting increasingly harshly to any signs of military rapprochement between Russia and China, viewing this as a direct threat to regional stability.