Recently, due to the Houthi in YemenArmedWith frequent attacks and seizures of Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea region, the United States has not only formed a multinational coalition to prepare for escort operations in the Red Sea, but has also expressed hope that China will play a role in this issue. In this regard, China's spokesman Wang Wenbin made an official response, saying that China has always advocated upholdingInternationalwaterway security, opposing attacks on civilian vessels, and emphasizing that all parties, especially influential powers, should play a constructive and responsible role in maintaining the safety of shipping lanes in the Red Sea waters.
The Red Sea region asInternationalThe security and stability of goods and energy** are critical to the global economy. However, the recent escalation of the situation in the Red Sea has given ** andShippingThe impact has been huge. Data shows that about 12% of the world's ** shipping and 30% of container traffic pass through the Red Sea, and frequent attacks in the Red Sea region have led to many large Western shipmentsShippingThe company ceased its activities in the vicinity of the areashipsThe number has dropped dramatically. This not only led to a spike in the cost of detouring the Cape of Good Hope, but also to the cost of insurance for Red Sea vessels**.
HouthisArmedClaims of attacks and seizures of vessels associated with or aiding Israel. For example, the Houthi on November 19ArmedA freighter called "Galactic Leader" was seized, and although the ship was flagged in the Bahamas, owned by a British company and operated by a Japanese company, some ** discovered that the ship was behind the involvement of wealthy Israeli businessman Abraham Wingal. The attacks and seizures provoked a backlash from Western countries such as Israel and the United States, which Israel accused of being "terrorist acts" that could lead to serious consequences.
In response to the aggravation of the situation in the Red Sea, the United States decided to form a multinational coalition to conduct escort operations in the Red Sea region. However, the operation faces challenges on multiple fronts. First, Spain abruptly refuted rumors that it would not participate in the operation for the time being, and other countries bordering the Red Sea did not respond. Second, due to the time factor and the refusal of Australia and other countries, the US side may face some difficulties in escorting operations in the Red Sea.
Australian Defense Minister Marles said Australia would not send planes andParticipate in escort operations in the Red Sea because Australia has its own strategic priorities, mainly in the northeastern Indian Ocean, the South China Sea, the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Still, Australia has said it will deploy additional personnel to the Joint Maritime Force, but is currently reluctant to commit much to escort operations in the Red Sea. Australia's decision is likely to be based on a number of considerations, including its distance from the Red Sea region, concerns about the relevance of the Red Sea situation to Gaza, and its concernsConcerns about issues such as operational risks and rules of combat.
The situation in the Red Sea region has a global impact on the worldShippingIt has had an important impact, and all countries should work together to maintain security and stability in the region. China has played a positive role in this issue and has always advocated upholdingInternationalwaterway security, oppose attacks on civilian vessels, and call on all parties, especially influential powers, to work together to safeguard the security of the Red Sea waterways. In response to the challenges posed by the situation in the Red Sea, the United States has organized a multinational coalition to carry out escort operations, but it is faced with difficulties and challenges in many aspects. As a close ally of the United States, Australia has reservations about escort operations in the Red Sea. Personally, I thinkThe international communityCooperation should be further strengthened, and issues in the Red Sea region should be resolved through dialogue and consultation, so as to jointly safeguard global peaceShippingsecurity and stability. Only through cooperation can we achieve win-win and sustainable development.