With the successive attacks by Yemen's Houthi groups on commercial ships from Israel and other countries, the situation in the Red Sea region has been tense recently, which has had a big impact on international shipping. Some vessels use special tactics, such as changing nationality, flying the Chinese flag, or indicating on their information that they have no ties to China or Israel, in order to avoid being attacked by the Houthis. These actions reflect China's influence in the Middle East, as well as the plight of Western powers in the Red Sea region, and the lack of an effective security mechanism.
China is the largest country in the world and has a very large stake in the Red Sea. Not only is China home to many commercial ships and oil tankers passing through the Red Sea, but there are also many foreigners from Yemen, Somalia and other countries who invest there. China has always adhered to the path of peaceful development and used dialogue, consultation and political settlement as a means to jointly safeguard security and stability in the Red Sea region. China has also taken an active part in Yemeni affairs and has given strong support to Yemen's political development and humanitarian assistance. China has also dispatched a number of fleets to the Gulf of Aden, Somalia and other waters to escort ships, which is of great significance to safeguarding the world's maritime order and maritime security in order to protect the lives and property of domestic and foreign vessels, as well as counter-terrorism activities.
Since China plays an active role in the Middle East, some ships will fly the Chinese flag or highlight their relationship with China, hoping to get HOUSEA's understanding. Despite some dangers, it is also an important symbol of China's presence in the world and of China's continuous improvement on a global scale. The Chinese flag acts as a shelter for certain ships in the Red Sea. This also reflects China's extensive exchanges around the world, promoting the establishment of a community with a shared future for mankind and promoting peace and development in the whole world.
In stark contrast, the Western world is in embarrassment in the Red Sea region. First, the Houthis targeted European and American ships, who were forced to detour through southern Africa, resulting in a significant increase in freight rates and a significant increase in the duration of the voyage. From another point of view, the Western attack on the Houthh organization did not play any role, on the contrary, it provoked stronger resistance and revolt. The military action carried out by the United States and Britain in Yemen is not only contrary to international law, but also an infringement on Yemeni territory, and it has also increased tensions in the region and increased the danger of the Red Sea. Due to their "double standards" and "hegemonic" behavior, the prestige and influence of the Middle East countries have been seriously weakened, and their morality and credibility in the world have also been greatly challenged.
The severe changes in the situation in the Red Sea have had a negative impact on the recovery and stability of the international shipping industry and even the world economy. The Red Sea is a key shipping route connecting Europe, Asia and Africa, and it is a network of thousands of ships and millions of barrels**, accounting for 30% of the world's total traffic and 10% of the total volume. If the security of the Red Sea is not guaranteed, it will cause the rupture of the international industrial chain, resulting in the rise in the price of bulk products, the shrinkage of the world, the rise in inflation, and the depression of the economy. Therefore, maintaining security and stability in the Red Sea region is not only the consensus of coastal countries and shipping countries, but also an obligation of the entire world.
The severe test posed by the situation in the Red Sea remains to be effectively resolved by all countries working together. First, in order to promote the resolution of political issues, there must be more dialogue and consultation. The situation in the Red Sea region is the result of internal contradictions in Yemen and between Palestine and Israel, and in order to completely resolve the problem of instability in the Red Sea region, it is necessary to seek a path of peace and reconciliation through political channels. The two sides should respect Yemen's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and work with Yemen** to facilitate the resumption of the political process in Yemen and facilitate dialogue and consultation among Yemeni parties leading to a complete ceasefire agreement. We should continue to promote the Palestinian-Israeli peace talks, put the two-state solution into practice, protect the legitimate rights of the Palestinian and Israeli people, and provide a favorable environment for the complete settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli issue.
Second, it is necessary to strengthen coordination and mutual trust, and build a set of effective support systems. The Red Sea is a multi-ethnic group and region in many countries and regions, including Africa, Asia, and Europe, but it has not formed a complete set of regional security systems. As a result, there are many gaps and obstacles in the management of public security in the Red Sea, and effective coordination and cooperation cannot be achieved. To this end, it is necessary to build an inclusive, multilateral and rule-based Red Sea security cooperation system, strengthen intelligence exchange and crisis response between the two sides, form a unified set of security standards and operational guidelines, coordinate the security rights and requirements of all parties, prevent and resolve various potential safety hazards and hidden dangers, and ensure the stability of navigation and navigation in the Red Sea.
Fourth, we should play an active and constructive role and give them the support and assistance they need. As a responsible country, China has always been committed to the security and stability of the Red Sea region and has made important efforts to promote the development and prosperity of the Red Sea region.