In recent years,Red SeaThe safety of the route has always been a concern. HouthisArmedFrequent attacksRed Searoutes, which have a serious impact on China's interests. Red SeaThe route is one of the busiest in the world, with cargo ships travelling from Asia to EuropePortsThe main route of choice. However,Red SeaRoutes are becoming increasingly risky, with many insurers refusing to insure cargo ships or demanding significant premium increases. As a result, Chinese cargo ships had to choose to bypass the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, increasing transportation costs and time.
According to statistics, since December 2023, China has sent to EuropeContainers** More than doubled eachContainersThe cost of shipping has risen from more than $1,000 to more than $3,000. The Dutch ** and the Association of Logistics Businesses also pointed out that bypassRed SeaoneContainersShipping costs have risen from $1,000 to over $4,000. ShanghaiContainersThe freight index hit the highest level in recent years, and some of the Asia-Europe routes were on itContainers**Recently, it has soared by nearly 600%.
As one of the world's largest countries, China occupies an important position in Europe, with 13% of its total value coming from Europe. WhileRed SeaThe route is responsible for 60% of China's cargo transportation. At present, there is already a relationship between China and EuropeChainIn the case of delays, there may be disruptions in the future, or the loss of competitiveness of Chinese products. This has a huge impact on China's status as a global manufacturing hub, as well as on employment.
In addition, the Chinese oneElectric vehiclesand carriers of photovoltaic products have also been severely affected. According to statistics from the United States, in 2023CarsThe number of transport ships was halved. From an import point of view, the products exported from Europe to China will also be the cost of China's energy imports from the Middle East. However, because it is difficult to find a better alternative to these imports**, it will ultimately be the consequences for Chinese manufacturers and consumers.
HouthisArmedRightRed SeaThe attack on the shipping route not only brought significant losses to China's economic interests, but also to China's image andInternationalStatus has had a negative impact. Despite the HouthisArmedAt present, there is no direct threat to the safety of Chinese vessels, but China must be highly vigilant and strengthen cooperation with relevant countries to jointly safeguard itRed SeaThe safety and stability of the route.
First, China should strengthen cooperation with countries along the Belt and Road, jointly establish an effective security cooperation mechanism, strengthen intelligence sharing, and form a situation of joint prevention and management. By strengthening cooperation with relevant countries, we will jointly develop effective security measures to reduce and prevent Houthi activitiesArmedThe attack took place.
Second, China should step up its effortsRed SeaThe investment of the route, the promotion of Chinese ships andShippingThe security and security capabilities of the enterprise. Through the introduction of modern technology and equipment, increased security investment, improve the level of staff training and other measures, improve the ability of ships and enterprises to resist, reduce the damage caused by attacks.
In addition, China can actively intervene through diplomatic mediationRed SeaThe crisis resolution process leverages its influence in the Middle East to promote dialogue and negotiation between all partiesRed SeaSituation. Through multilateral cooperation mechanisms, we will promote communication and consultation among all parties in the region and work together to find solutionsRed SeaShippingAn effective way to solve the problem.
One might question why China is inUnited NationsInstead of explicitly stating in favor of the investigation or sanctioning the Houthis, the vote was chosenArmed。In fact, China's abstention does not represent a return to the HouthisArmedbut out of thinking about the method and rightRed SeaA comprehensive consideration of the problem.
China has always advocated a political solutionInternationaldisputes and disputes, not passedMilitarymeans or sanctions to escalate the conflict. HouthisArmedRightRed SeaThe attacks on the shipping routes should certainly be condemned, but any excessive sanctions will not be able to solve the root causesRed SeaShippingCrisis. China believes that the issue should be resolved through diplomatic means such as dialogue and negotiation and through the efforts of all partiesRed SeaCrisis, recoveryRed SeaThe safety and stability of the route.
China's abstention does not mean yesRed SeaOn the contrary, China has been using diplomatic mediation to promote all parties in the region to jointly find an effective way to solve the problem. China's attitude is positive, but harmony and stability remain the primary goal. InRed SeaWhen it comes to route safety, we need to see that the United States is not the biggest victim, so they can act more irresponsibly. And the HouthisArmedRightRed SeaThe attack on the shipping route harms not only China's interests, but also the worldShippingand the ** system has had a serious negative impact.
Red SeaThe crisis continues to escalate, the HouthisArmedFrequent attacksRed SeaThe route has caused serious damage to Chinese interests. Chinese cargo ships had to choose to detour the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, increasing the cost and time of transportation. Red SeaFreight rates on air routes have soared, putting enormous pressure on China's exports and imports of goods. China should strengthen cooperation with relevant countries and jointly establish an effective security cooperation mechanism. Through diplomatic mediation and multilateral cooperation mechanisms, we will promote a settlement through dialogue and negotiation between all partiesRed SeaCrisis. China's abstention was motivated by comprehensive considerations and the active search for a political solutionRed SeaThe way of the problem. China will continue to work for the maintenanceRed SeaThe safety and stability of the route plays a positive role, not only to protect their own interests, but also to promote global peaceShippingdevelopment.