Jen Hecker, Germany's ambassador to China died just after the two weeks of appointment, according to the Foreign Ministry of the Country.

Hecker, aged 54 had previously served as political adviser to the German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

The German Foreign Ministry said in a statement, "It is with deep sadness and dismay that we learned of the sudden death of the German ambassador in China."

He had submitted his diplomatic credentials at China's Foreign Ministry on August 24 and had begun working at the end of the month.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin extended condolences when asked about Hecker's death during a regular media briefing.

"We are shocked to learn about the sudden death of Ambassador Hecker, who had been working actively to promote China-Germany relations since assuming his post," he said.

Wenbin also added that China will provide the required assistance to the Hecker Family and the Embassy.

Hecker's deputy, Frank Rückert, will take over ambassadorial duties for the time being. 

German Chancellor Merkel also extended her condolences in a statement.