China has lashed out at Germany after its foreign minister called Xi Jinping a dictator and summoned Berlin’s ambassador for a dressing down in the latest flaring of tensions with a western democratic

China's response to Germany's foreign minister calling Xi Jinping a "dictator" and summoning Berlin's ambassador reflects the escalating tensions between China and Western democratic powers. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made the remarks during an interview with Fox News while visiting the United States. Baerbock expressed concern about the implications of Russia winning the war in Ukraine, stating that it would send a message to other dictators like Xi Jinping. China's reaction to these comments highlights its sensitivity to international criticism of its leader and its efforts to control the narrative surrounding Xi Jinping.