The Houthis have recently launched attacks on Israeli-linked vessels on the Red Sea route, and the range of the attacks has been expanding and tensions have increased. The move has sparked global concern, especially in Western countries such as Israel and the United States. There are several reasons why the Houthis dare to play with fire in the Red Sea so boldly.
First, the Houthis consider themselves to be "righteous men" and that all their actions are based on fighting Israel, supporting Islamist groups such as Hamas, and responding to Israel's ongoing military campaign. The Houthis believe that Israel should cease fire immediately, that Israel is committing a "genocide" in the Gaza Strip, and that the Houthis are seeking justice for the people of Gaza.
Second, the strength of the Houthis themselves should not be underestimated. They have a lot of advanced equipment, including ballistic missiles, suicide drones, and armed weapons. They are also not afraid of slippers touching leather shoes, and take the initiative to attack at any cost. In addition, the Houthis are supported by Iran and other Middle Eastern countries, and their constant supply of missiles and drones** keeps them well armed.
In the end, the US response to the Houthis behaved strangely. Although the United States was once called a "hegemonic power", in the face of Houthi provocations, the United States did not take drastic actions, but only carried out some symbolic counterattacks. This is mainly due to the fact that the United States does not want to send ground troops so as not to provoke an uncontrollable domestic political crisis. It also allowed the Houthis to remain unharmed and continue to blockade the Red Sea route.
By blocking the Red Sea route and attacking Israel and its associated ships, the Houthis illustrate the importance of sea power in today's society. Most of the sea lanes are controlled by the great powers that have sea power, which brings trouble and challenges to other countries. Once the sea lanes are blocked, the country's ** and economy will be severely affected.
The United States is precisely the "clever formula" of using its sea power to impose sanctions and pressure on other countries. One example of this is the sanctions against Japan, where the United States has forced Japan to become highly dependent on the United States economically by seizing control of the waters around Japan. However, no country wants to let its "seven inches" be in the hands of others.
China foresaw the threat of maritime sanctions a decade ago and took steps accordingly. China has built and opened the China-Europe freight train, shifting the most advanced exchanges from relying entirely on sea transportation to land transportation. This kind of initiative faced difficulties and opposition at first, but now the China-Europe Express has become the "first railway" between China and Europe, which has freed China from the situation of being restricted, and has also benefited both China and Europe.
China's efforts in the construction of China-Europe freight trains and naval construction are commendable. The construction of the China-Europe Railway Express not only improves the convenience of the first exchange, but also protects China's interests from the constraints of other countries. This is China's self-improvement and strengthening after the improvement of its comprehensive national strength.
China has also learned the lessons of its past illegal interception and detention of cargo ships by the United States. China has strengthened the construction of its naval forces, improved the technical level and equipment level of naval construction, and ensured that it has the ability to protect its own maritime interests.
In addition, China has actively participated in international affairs and established an image of mutual benefit and win-win results. China has always advocated the concept of openness, cooperation and common development, and adhered to the principles of fairness and equality in the international community, and promoted the construction of a multilateral system. The practice of this concept has enabled China to establish closer cooperation with other countries to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.
The Houthi interception of the Red Sea route and the geopolitical conflict behind it have created uncertainty in the regional and international context. As can be seen from this incident, sea power still retains its importance in modern society, and countries that hold sea power are able to exert influence over other countries.
China's efforts in the construction of China-Europe freight trains and navy, as well as its efforts to safeguard its own interests, are worthy of recognition. Through the construction of China-Europe freight trains, China has gotten rid of the situation of over-reliance on sea routes and reduced the risk of being constrained by other countries. At the same time, China has strengthened its naval build-up and upgraded its own naval forces to ensure that it has the ability to protect its maritime interests.
In international affairs, China advocates the principles of openness, cooperation and common development, and adheres to the principles of fairness and equality. This stance has enabled China to establish stable cooperative relations with other countries and promote the construction of a multilateral system. China has achieved its own development through mutual benefit and win-win results, and has made positive contributions to the stability and prosperity of the world and the region.