Recently, the Gulf of Aden andPersian GulfA series of incidents occurred about the attack and seizure of cargo ships, which causedInternationalSocial concerns. On 25 November, an Israeli cargo ship was taken in the northern part of the Gulf of AdenDronesAttack, surprisingly, attackersDronesThe appearance is unusually similar to Iran's "Shahid-136". Then, on November 26, the Israeli container ship Luanda was passed by YemenArmedseizure, and on the same night, another large Israeli oil tanker, the ** Park, suffered a similar fate in the Red Sea. Behind the HousseinsArmedBlamed for being behind these events**. However, the US side revealed an astonishing fact, revealing that there were three ships in the Gulf of AdenMedium ** shipAt the time of these incidents, no action was taken and no distress signals were answered. This raises even greater doubts about whether China is deliberately staying out of the situation, or if there is something else going on?
On the evening of November 26, the Israeli container ship Luanda was Houthi in Yemen in the Gulf of AdenArmedAfter the news of the seizure broke, it aroused widespread discussion from all walks of life. The Gulf of Aden is located in the south of Yemen and is surrounded by the HouthisArmed, so they have a high degree of control over import and export routes. AsInternational** An important cargo ship passage, the security of the Gulf of Aden affects the worldEconomyof nerves.
According to reports, that night, HusseyArmedDispatchedArmedGot on the deck of the Luanda, and thenArmedMolecules control the ship in their hands. HouthisArmedThe actions raise questions about whether there is a concerted relationship between them and Iran. After all, HouthisArmedRepeatedly accused of having close ties with Iran, and Iran provided for themwithMilitaryAid. Hence the Israeli side against the HouthisArmedThe accusations are not unexpected.
However, the revelation by the US side has sparked even greater controversy. According to the message, when the American "Mason".DestroyersAfter receiving the distress signal from the Luanda, it immediately went to the scene of the incident for emergency rescue. When the "Mason" arrived, it asked for the HouthisArmedImmediate release of the seized vessel. Eventually, the HouthisArmedWhen the five members tried to escape, they were patiently surrounded by the United States and Japan, and successfully captured all of them. Thereafter, the HouthisArmedtowardU.S. militaryDestroyersTwo were firedBallistic missiles, however, inU.S. militaryUnder the strong interference, the two missiles crashed into the sea ahead of schedule.
HouthisArmedHe then denied any involvement in the seizure of the tanker and shifted the blame to the United States, saying it was a deliberate attempt by the United States to discredit them. However, the U.S. side accused the Chinese ships of not taking any action at the time of the incident, arguing that they stayed out of the situation and were indifferent to distress signals. This accusation was raisedInternationalSociety's questioning of China's position has also raised more questions about China's presence in the Middle EastGeopoliticsConsideration of the discussion.
In the midst of this series of hijackings, some observers have begun to wonder if there is a deeper conspiracy behind it. They noted that there seems to be traces of the hijacking of Israeli ships, Iran and the HouthisArmedConsidered a potential suspect. However, the US side has revealed an astonishing fact, accusationMedium ** shipNo action was taken at the time of the incident and no distress signals were answered.
This brings people a new perspective to think about, that is, whether the United States is behind the scenes. According to US media reports,PentagonIt was revealed that at the same time when the Israeli tanker was hijacked, there were threeMedium ** shipin the Gulf of Aden. However, these ** did nothing and seemed to ignore the incident. This raises doubts about whether China has been forced to take a neutral stance in order to avoid escalating tensions with the United States.
Some interpreters believe that the United States may be interested in using this opportunity to discredit the HouthisArmed, Iran and China, making the Gulf of Aden andPersian GulfTensions in the region. This has many benefits for the United States. First, it can set the stage for the next arrest of a cargo ship from another country, shifting the blame to the target country and creating further confusion. Secondly, this can be decentralizedChinese NavyThe ocean-going escort force has put it in a state of exhaustion, putting pressure on China's maritime capabilities. Finally, this can add to the Chinese oneEconomycost, because China is very dependent on energy in the Middle East and raw materials in Africa. Once these key shipping lanes are disrupted, China'sEconomyThere will be significant challenges.
In the face of such tensions and possiblyGeopoliticsrisks, China must always maintain a high degree of vigilance and take corresponding countermeasures. Here's what I think China should do with a five-step strategy:
First, speed upNavyconstruction, especially to speed up large-scale ** andAircraft carriersspeed of service. Only with a strong maritime military can China safeguard its maritime interests and ensure national security.
Second, a number of them will be established in Pakistan, the Middle East and AfricaNavySupport base. These bases will support China's operations and logistics in key sea lanes, enhancing China's presence and influence in these regions.
Third, it is necessary to increase the size of the current escort squadron in the Middle East. Chinese NavyIt needs to be strengthened withInternationalThe cooperation of society participates in the operation of maintaining regional maritime security, protecting national interests and the safety of our cargo ships.
Fourth, we need to speed up the construction of islands near the southernmost tip of the South China Sea and prepare for the settlement of the Strait of Malacca issue in advance. This will significantly reduce the sailing distance of Chinese cargo ships, reduceInternationalRisks of navigation.
Fifth, speed up the construction of the railway network on the Eurasian continent and try to avoid the powerful sea power control of the United States. The development of overland routes** would provide China with a credible alternative to reducing its dependence on sea lanes.
Near the Gulf of Aden andPersian GulfA series of hijacking and seizure of cargo ships took place, causing theInternationalSocial concerns. Israeli ships were HouthiArmedseizure, while the US side accusesMedium ** shipNo action was taken. Some observers believe it may be a self-directed and self-staged U.S. conspiracy to discredit the HouthisArmed, Iran and China, and create tensions. In this regard, China needs to step upNavyBuild, establishNavySupport bases, increase the size of escort formations, accelerate the construction of islands and land ** networks, in order to cope with the possibilityGeopoliticsRisk.