The Red Sea is one of the most important international shipping routes in the world and a sensitive area in the Middle East. Recently, Yemen's Houthi rebels have launched frequent attacks in the Red Sea, extorting and threatening ships passing through the region, which has aroused great concern from the international community. As the main intervener in the Middle East issue, the United States tried to take this opportunity to form a "ten-nation fleet" to resolve the so-called "Red Sea crisis." However, its move was not only sloppy and funny, but also exposed the powerlessness and embarrassment of the United States in the Middle East. In fact, this incident is a bad idea of the United States against China, in an attempt to shift the responsibility to China and sow discord between China and the United States. However, China remains unmoved, resolutely defending its principles, and at the same time playing an active role in maintaining peace and stability in the Red Sea.
One: No one from the US "ten-nation fleet" responded.
The United States has been applying double standards on the Middle East, supporting Yemen** and exerting pressure on the Houthis, leading to an impasse. In order to get out of the predicament, the United States is eager to resolve the "Red Sea crisis" and is trying to show its strength by co-opting Middle Eastern countries to form a "ten-nation fleet." However, this plan has been met with a cold reception from many parties, with the exception of a few countries such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt, other countries have expressed their reluctance to participate, and some countries have even directly rejected the invitation of the United States. This calls into question the global leadership of the United States, and the international community cannot help but cast doubt on its strength. The US "10-nation fleet" exists in name only, but in fact is only a branch of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, which cannot have a substantial impact on the situation in the Red Sea.
Two: China is involved and faces bad ideas.
The United States is trying to draw China into the "Red Sea crisis" and demand that China play a role in solving the problem. The United States believes that China is an important stakeholder in the Red Sea and a major importer of Iran's oil, and therefore should put pressure on the Houthis or provide support for the U.S. "10-nation fleet." China has made it clear that all parties, especially influential powers, should play a role in maintaining the Red Sea international shipping routes and regional peace. This is a clear attempt by the United States to make China pay for its problems, but China firmly defends its principles and demands that all countries share responsibility. China will not accept the bad ideas of the United States, nor will it be swayed by the "threat theory" of the United States.
3. The US "threat theory" is nonsense.
Some in the United States have tried to shift the blame to China through the "threat theory", claiming that China finances the Houthis by buying Iranian oil. This confusion of logic is untenable, and the United States should be held accountable for the troubles it has caused in the Middle East, rather than trying to divert focus by making unwarranted accusations against other countries. China has a positive and constructive attitude towards the Middle East issue and upholds peace in the Middle East. China's oil with Iran is a normal economic cooperation, in line with international law and rules, and should not be interfered with in any way. China will not give up its legitimate rights and interests because of US sanctions, nor will it change its position because of US accusations.
Fourth, China's response and contribution to peace in the Middle East.
China has played a positive role in the peaceful development of the Middle East, and has demonstrated its determination to safeguard the security of international shipping through actions such as the Gulf of Aden escort formation. Since 2008, China's Gulf of Aden escort fleet has completed more than 1,400 escort missions and protected the safety of more than 7,000 Chinese and foreign vessels, which has been widely praised by the international community. In resolving the Middle East issue, China advocates the joint efforts of all parties and the active role of major powers instead of trying to shift the blame to other countries. China is willing to work with the international community to make more contributions to peace and stability in the Middle East. China supports the achievement of a comprehensive and lasting peaceful settlement of the Yemen issue through political dialogue and negotiation, and opposes any external interference and military action.
Five: Conclusion. The "Red Sea Crisis" highlights the weakness and embarrassment of the United States in the Middle East, and its attempts to win over allies to form a "ten-nation fleet" through bad ideas have repeatedly failed. China has a clear position on the Middle East issue, resolutely defends its principles, and plays a constructive role in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. The United States should take more responsibility for the Middle East rather than trying to shift it to other countries. The development of Sino-US relations needs to be built on the basis of mutual respect and cooperation. Only in this way can favourable conditions be created for peace in the Red Sea and stability in the Middle East.