The Red Sea is one of the world's most important sea lanes, connecting Asia, Africa and Europe, and carrying 40% of the world's oil transportation and 80% of the world's data transmission. Recently, however, the waters have become the stage of a geopolitical game, with the Houthis engaging in a fierce confrontation with the United States and its allies, which has aroused great concern from the international community. In this crisis, China has put forward three key proposals as a responsible major country, which have played a positive role in easing tensions and maintaining regional peace and stability.
The Houthis are Yemen's leading armed groups that have been engaged in a civil war with Yemen** and the Saudi-led multinational coalition since 2014. The Houthis are supported by Iran and are seen as Iran's leading men in the Middle East, forming hostile relations with the United States and its allies. The Houthis have taken control of Yemen's western coast, including important ports and islands in the Red Sea, thus posing a threat to shipping and security in the Red Sea.
In January of this year, the Houthis suddenly amassed 100,000 troops and launched a large-scale offensive on the Red Sea coast, trying to cut off food and energy from Israel and Egypt** and put pressure on Western countries. The Houthis have also used suicide drones and unmanned boats to carry out numerous attacks on the ** and merchant ships of the United States and its allies, causing damage to people and property. Outraged, the United States declared the Houthis a terrorist organization and threatened military strikes against them to protect its own interests and the security of its allies.
However, instead of backing down on US warnings, the Houthis have stepped up their grip on the Red Sea, turning their attention to submarine cables. Submarine cables are the lifeblood of global communications and finance, and their destruction would have a catastrophic impact on the world economy. This move by the Houthis is undoubtedly challenging the weakness of the United States, and if it succeeds, it may plunge the United States and Western countries into the "Stone Age". The United States panicked so much that it stepped up its plans to strike at the Houthis, bringing the Red Sea crisis to a fever pitch.
Under such circumstances, China, as a responsible major country, issued a wise voice in a timely manner and put forward three key proposals, providing a glimmer of hope for easing the Red Sea crisis and maintaining regional and global peace and stability. First, China calls for an early ceasefire in Gaza to alleviate the humanitarian crisis and avoid further escalation of the situation in the Red Sea. China believes that Gaza is one of the root causes of the Red Sea crisis, and only by resolving the Gaza issue can the motives and pretexts of the Houthis be fundamentally eliminated. Second, China is concerned about the Yemen issue and calls on all parties to remain calm and exercise restraint and adhere to dialogue and consultation. China believes that Yemen is one of the core of the Red Sea crisis, and only through a political solution to the Yemen issue can the existence and threat of the Houthis be fundamentally eliminated. Finally, China stresses the importance of ensuring the smooth flow of Red Sea waters and the safety of vessels for the regional and global best chains, and calls on all parties to play a constructive role. China believes that the Red Sea is the common wealth of the world, and unilateral actions by either party will harm the interests of the others, and that only through cooperation and coordination can we achieve win-win results and shared benefits.
In short, the Red Sea crisis is a complex geopolitical game that involves the interests and demands of many parties, and should not be underestimated or ignored. The United States and its allies should recognize the situation, abandon military means, and work with the rest of the world to maintain global peace and security. China's proposal reflects China's rationality and wisdom, provides a feasible solution to the conflict, and provides a glimmer of hope to avoid the spread of the "flame".