InIsraeli-Palestinian conflictAgainst the ongoing backdrop, the level of security of the Red Sea route is becoming increasingly worrying. In solidarity with the blockade by IsraelGaza Strip, Houthi, YemenArmedAttacks have been announced against all Israeli merchant ships attempting to pass through the Red Sea, and they have successfully carried out attacks using missiles and drones. , Houthi, YemenArmedMolecular build-up for the West, which is dependent on the sea **, HouthiArmedThe upheaval is enough to make them feel overwhelmed.
In order to solve the security problem of the Red Sea route, the United States has proposed the formation of a multinational escort fleet, hoping to receive the common support of the international community. However, China rejected the invitation of the United States, which raised concerns and questions. Why is China refusing to send troops, and what are the reasons for this?
First of all, the HouthisArmedIn the past, it has been made clear that they will only attack merchant ships linked to Israel or Jewish capital, and will not carry out indiscriminate attacks on all passing merchant ships. And China has nothing to do with the Jews, and Chinese merchant ships are unlikely to become HouthiArmedof the target. In contrast, those control the globeShippingThe Jewish capital of the giants is more likely to become a HouthiArmedof the object of attack.
But that doesn't mean China can ignore the security of the Red Sea route. After all, as a country dominated by foreign trade and exports, China's security of the Red Sea route is equally important. Therefore, China is defending freedom of the sea** and internationallyShippingStability still plays an important role.
Secondly, the Red SeaShippingThe pause is not without its benefits to China. The blockade of the Red Sea shipping lanes has led to an increase in the need for a detour of the Cape of Good Hope in Africa between the Asia-Pacific and EuropeShippingCost. At the same time, the Red SeaShippingThe pause highlights on landChina-Europe trainsvalue. China-Europe trainsConnecting the Eurasian continent, shortening the time of cargo transportation, loweringShipping costs。In the Red SeaShippingIn the context of the pause,China-Europe trainsIt has become a more convenient channel, bringing more business opportunities to ChinaProfits
However, the Red SeaShippingThe suspension has also created some challenges for China. Whether onshore or offshore, there is a need for stability and security. China is currently in the Red Sea regionNavyThe escort experience has been very rich, and has provided a large number of escort services for Chinese and foreign merchant ships over the years. China has escorted more than 7,000 merchant ships, 50% of which are foreign merchant ships. This data illustrates China's important contribution to maintaining maritime security.
The United States invited China to join the multinational escort fleet not only to jointly maintain the security of the Red Sea route, but also to reviewChinese NavyOpportunity to equip performance. China, however, is not interested in joining a U.S.-led alliance. China already has a strong oneNavyStrength, with powerful Type 052D missile destroyers and Type 054A missile frigates. Chinese NavyExperienced in escorting ships in the Red Sea, having completed 1,500 escort missions over the years, there is no need to accept the command and leadership of the United States.
It is worth mentioning that the United States, despite its strong appeal in forming a multinational escort fleet, is in decline its maritime supremacy. Despite the United StatesNavyWith a powerful fleet, includingAircraft carrier battle group, but in the face of the Houthis in YemenArmedand other non-traditional threats, the United States is also helpless. This shows that the United States is facing a series of challenges to its maritime hegemony.
In contrast, the Chinese oneNavyThe strength is growing. China has made great progress in terms of technological level and equipment scale, and in the wrestling between China and the United States around the western Pacific, China'sMilitaryIts strength is on the rise, while the United States is facing the dilemma of resource consumption and insufficient strength.
To sum up, China's refusal to join the multinational escort fleet formed by the United States does not mean that it does not pay attention to the security of the Red Sea route, but is based on China's own interests and considerations. China has made significant contributions to maintaining international maritime security, and has rich experience in escorting and is strongNavyStrength. At the same time, U.S. maritime hegemony is declining day by day, facing challenges and dilemmas. In the Sino-US wrestling, China'sNavyStrength is gradually rising.