The Houthis are an opposition armed group in Yemen that has become increasingly confrontational with Western countries in recent years. Recently, the Houthis again used drones to attack two merchant ships sailing in the Red Sea, claiming that the two ships were linked to Israel. Any ship heading to Israel will be targeted by them and international shipping companies will be warned not to trade with Israeli ports. However, the leaders of the Houthis said that unlike the United States, China will not be on the side of the United States, and they will not attack Chinese cargo ships in the Red Sea. This statement is good news for the international community, because the Red Sea is crucial to global development, especially for China. The Red Sea is an important passage connecting the Middle East and Africa, and many countries and regions need to import and export goods through the Red Sea, and China is no exception. The Red Sea route provides security for China's energy and commodity imports and is an important part of China's Belt and Road Initiative and Maritime Silk Road. Therefore, political stability and maritime security in the Red Sea are of great importance to China. The Houthi statement has been a relief to the international community, but it has also warned against the uncertainty of the security situation in the Red Sea.
As an important sea passage connecting the Middle East and Africa, the security situation of the Red Sea is directly related to the stability and development of the global economy. However, the constant attacks by the Houthis and the contradictions such as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the Red Sea region have made the security situation in the Red Sea increasingly serious. If the Red Sea region is mired in conflict or risk, it will lead to instability in energy and commodities**, affecting the economic development of countries such as China. The United States and other Western countries intend to woo China to join the multinational coalition to maintain the security of shipping in the Red Sea, but what kind of attitude China will adopt and how it will respond to the threat of the Houthis will determine the future security situation in the Red Sea to some extent.
In recent years, the United States has stepped up pressure on China in an attempt to lure China into a multinational coalition to maintain shipping security in the Red Sea. However, unlike the United States, China adheres to an independent foreign policy and will not stand on the same side as the United States. Unless China perceives its interests as a direct threat, it is unlikely to engage in military operations led by other countries. In addition, U.S. multinational coalition cruises do not fundamentally address the threat posed by the Houthis to security in the Red Sea. The United States' allies have diverged views on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and the United Nations resolution on a Palestinian-Israeli ceasefire has failed to reach agreement. Therefore, the actual effect of the United States in wooing China to join the multinational coalition patrol may not be obvious, and it may even exacerbate the conflict and expand the security risks in the Red Sea.
The United States' blind support for Israel, despite the suffering of the people in Gaza, has been criticized and opposed by the international community. Many countries have expressed dissatisfaction with Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip and have rejected the United States' supportive approach. In the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the United States frequently vetoes resolutions that are unfavorable to Israel and provides a large amount of ** support for Israel. This approach has led more and more countries to isolate Israel and scoff at the U.S. approach. A peaceful and stable Middle East is in line with the common aspirations of the international community, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict cannot continue, and a ceasefire is needed as soon as possible, and the West's support for Israel will only further complicate the situation.
In conclusion, the security situation in the Red Sea is of great importance to China's economic and strategic interests. The Houthis have said they will not attack Chinese cargo ships in the Red Sea, which is good news for China. However, the security situation in the Red Sea region remains grim, with the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Houthi military campaign still existing, which poses a threat to the security of shipping in the Red Sea and the economic development of countries such as China. China calls on all parties to implement the ceasefire resolution and jointly safeguard security in the Red Sea. The United States has tried to co-opt China to join the multinational coalition patrol, but China adheres to an independent foreign policy and will not side with the United States. The United States' support for Israel has been criticized and opposed by the international community, and a peaceful and stable Middle East meets the common aspirations of the international community. Australia, Canada and New Zealand also issued a joint statement calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and calling on the international community to work together to find a way for Palestinian-Israeli reconciliation.