The Red Sea Storm The United States formed a "fleet defense team", does China want to participate?
The Red Sea, once a tranquil stretch of water, is now in the global spotlight. Recently, the United States announced the formation of a "joint cruise fleet", purporting to protect the unobstructed passage of the Red Sea lanes. Why, the American "guards" are coming, what is China going to say?
First, we have to look back at the origins of this storm. Yemen's Houthis and Iran have been accused by the United States of being behind the attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea, leading to an unprecedented threat to international shipping. Faced with such a predicament, the United States impatiently pulled a group of partners to form a "joint cruise fleet," saying that it wanted to protect the Red Sea shipping lanes. And as soon as this news broke, China was invited to participate.
Don't worry, let's break it down. The security of the Red Sea is not too big or small. But at this time, as soon as the United States launched, the "Joint Cruise Fleet" was established. If you look at the participating countries, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, the total number of countries is 9. It's a bit big for a little bit of a cruise.
Then China became the focus of this "defense of the Red Sea" topic. Don't look at this as just an invitation, what is behind it, everyone understands. What does China think of this invitation?**Spokesperson Wang Wenbin stressed that China has always advocated safeguarding the security of international waterways and opposes any form of attack and harassment. The implication is that we also want to be involved in keeping these waters safe.
There was an uproar in the online comments, with some saying: "The situation in the Red Sea is so tense, the United States knows how to pull a cruising fleet, how can China be absent?".Some people also ridiculed: "This is not the United States to create a 'defense team,' is it afraid that the Red Sea will become the Red Sea of the United States?"For a while, discussions poured in, and netizens expressed their opinions.
However, it is somewhat surprising that China has not yet given a clear answer on whether it will participate in the "joint patrol fleet". Is it hesitation?Or are you thinking about something else?Or are you waiting for a better time?In any case, the question has been hanging in mid-air, causing more speculation and discussion.
But as a Chinese, I think we should be actively involved. This is no small matter, the security of the Red Sea is related to global shipping and **, and the impact on our country is also direct. We can't sit idly by, let alone react passively. We have the ability and responsibility to actively participate in the "Joint Patrol Fleet" and contribute to the protection of the unimpeded passage of the Red Sea shipping lanes, which is what China should do.
Don't talk about it, some people will say it's not our business, we just need to take care of ourselves. But the problem is that the security of the Red Sea is not just a national matter, but a global matter. The smoothness of the waterway is essential for the safety of international logistics and the first chain, and if it is disrupted, the global economy can be seriously affected. This is not a scare, but a fact.
Besides, China is a big country and should have the responsibility of a big country. By participating in the Joint Patrol Fleet, we can not only contribute to maintaining regional peace and stability, but also strengthen the trust and support of the international community and enhance our international status and influence.
Of course, we should not only participate in international cooperation, but also strengthen our own maritime security capacity building and improve the level of navigation safety. You can't always be passive on defense, you must have the courage and ability to take the initiative. The changes in the Red Sea region stem from the activities of the Houthis in Yemen and regional conflicts, and we need to not only deal with them superficially, but also deeply understand the root of the problem.
This kind of major event is not just talk, but requires practical action. The Houthi rebellion in Yemen and the escalation of regional hotspots such as the Iranian nuclear issue could have an impact on the security situation in the Red Sea region. In order to effectively address these security issues, the international community must strengthen cooperation and coordination, and China, as one of the world's most important countries, must actively participate in them and play its part.
Overall, this operation to "defend the Red Sea" is not only a complex and sensitive issue, but also a manifestation of the joint efforts of the international community. China, as a major country, should dare to take responsibility, actively participate in international cooperation, and make practical contributions to maintaining security in the Red Sea region. By participating in international operations such as the Joint Cruise Fleet, we will not only be able to demonstrate the demeanor of a great power, but also contribute to regional peace and stability. At the same time, we should also see that we should not only participate in the actions of others, but also strengthen our own capacity building, improve the level of navigation safety, and contribute to the safety and stability of global shipping and the world. This is China's responsibility and our responsibility for our own future. No matter how turbulent the wind and waves are outside, China must straighten its waist and move forward bravely to help the security of the Red Sea!