The situation in the Red Sea region has been tense, especially the confrontation between the Houthis and the United States and Israel, which has brought the security of the Red Sea route into high concern. In order to ensure the safety of commercial ships, the United States plans to conduct maritime patrols with many countries. However, this practice has raised concerns among shipping companies. Due to the detour to the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, the sailing time will be greatly increased, and the cost of shipping will also be significantly higher**. In addition, the constant increase in oil prices has also had a negative impact on shipping. It should be noted, however, that the Houthi attacks appear to have been primarily targeted at Israeli-linked vessels and will not necessarily affect ships from other countries. It was at such a tense moment that a freighter from Hong Kong, China, passed the Red Sea route on time, and the freighter also had a striking name - "Yinhe". Although the Yinhe was illegally seized 30 years ago, this time the situation was completely different, as the cargo ship belonging to the China Ocean Shipping Corporation passed through the Red Sea route without any action by the Houthis. This undoubtedly sends a positive signal to the world that not all countries' freighters will be attacked.
The successful passage of a Chinese freighter in the Red Sea has attracted widespread attention. The freighter, named "Yinhe", which belongs to the China Ocean Shipping Corporation, successfully passed through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea route and arrived at its destination in good condition. This incident undoubtedly sends a positive signal to countries around the world that not all countries' cargo ships will be attacked by the Houthis. However, it is surprising that at the same time, the medium-** ships deployed in the Red Sea did not assist the Israeli cargo ship that was attacked. This behavior is puzzling and seems to hint at China's attitude towards the current situation in the Red Sea.
According to the Associated Press, the Chinese ship did not assist the Israeli cargo ship that was attacked in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, indicating that China is taking a wait-and-see attitude towards the crisis. The Houthis have previously said that their maritime operations are aimed at supporting the Palestinian people, not a "show of force or challenge" against other parties. The Houthis claim that any ship owned or operated by an Israeli company, or that flies the Israeli flag, is a target. The Houthis will obstruct the navigation of Israeli ships in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea until Israel ceases its military operations in the Gaza Strip. Judging from this statement, the current situation in the Red Sea is actually a continuation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, a struggle between Israel, the United States, and the side that supports Palestine.
With regard to Israel's military action in the Gaza Strip, which resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians, the United States has not actually taken any tangible action other than paying lip service to Israel. The actual military and economic support of the United States for Israel is the main motivation for Israel to continue its military operations. At the same time, Israel is also a country with a high degree of external dependence, and if the United States really wants the war to stop, Israel is fully capable of stopping military action immediately.
In order to guarantee the safety of ships in the Red Sea, the United States is trying to form a multinational alliance. In practice, however, not many countries have responded effectively, and almost all countries in the Middle East are reluctant to join the alliance. On the European side, many countries are also reluctant to follow the US position on this issue, such as Spain, which has made it clear that it will not join the alliance unilaterally. At the same time, the countries of the Middle East generally oppose US support for Israel and are reluctant to join the cruising alliance so as not to further exacerbate the contradictions. It is worth noting that the United States also tried to co-opt China into joining the joint patrol, but China did not give a clear response.
China's attitude towards the Red Sea crisis is highly consistent with that of Arab countries, and it has always been committed to promoting peace talks, hoping to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through the implementation of the two-state solution. In contrast to the United States, China does not stand in opposition to most countries in the Middle East, but insists on a position of neutrality and peace. China was not involved in the Houthi attacks on Israeli-related vessels, and China has no need to wade into troubled waters. The current Red Sea crisis** is a continuation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and China does not need to intervene in it.
Currently, the U.S. actions are actually militarizing the Red Sea, which may be unsustainable and fraught with potential risks. The Red Sea region is narrow and crowded, and sending a naval escort is likely to provoke an unexpected conflict. In addition, the number of escorts** is limited, and whether it can ensure the safety of merchant ships is also a question. If the Houthis keep their promises not to spread attacks to unrelated countries, then there is no need for China to intervene in this Red Sea crisis.
Tensions in the Red Sea have caused concern for shipping companies, however not all countries' ships will be attacked by the Houthis. The successful passage of Chinese freighters through the Red Sea route sent a positive signal to the world. At the same time, the "inaction" of the Chinese ** ship has aroused the attention of all parties. The continuation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has made the situation in the Red Sea increasingly complex, and the support of the United States and international opposition have had a significant impact on the situation. As a neutral country, China has a peaceful position and has not participated in the Red Sea crisis. The militarization of the current Red Sea crisis may be unsustainable and there are potential risks. There is no need for China to intervene in the Red Sea, as long as the Houthis do not spread their attacks to unrelated countries.