The importance of the Red Sea waterway.
The Suez Canal on the Red Sea connects the Indian Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea and is the main transportation route in the Middle East. It not only provides a key commercial route for Europe, North America and Asian countries, but also provides an important route for oil exports from the Middle East. Whether the Suez Canal is smooth or not is related to the normal commercial and trade flow between the world's oil ** and Europe and Asia. As tensions in the Middle East grew, the Red Sea region was also affected by the war, and many commercial ships avoided this route. As a result, more than 2,300 commercial shipping routes sailed near the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, resulting in a significant drop in cargo traffic.
Expanding the Suez Canal on the Red Sea, located between Asia and Africa, is an important bridge between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, as well as an important hub for trade and commerce around the world. From Europe, North America to Asia, all commodities and energy, depend on this route. Especially in the Middle East, as the world's most important oil export region, whether the Suez Passage is smooth or not will affect the energy of the whole world**. If the Suez Canal were to be paralyzed, goods would have to go around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, which would greatly extend the journey and increase the cost of freight. However, with the ongoing war in the Middle East, the Red Sea has become a very strategic place. Fearing the impact of the war, many merchants have made a detour to the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, causing the blockage of the Red Sea waterway.
The failure of the American escort mission.
In view of the issue of the Red Sea Strait, the US Department of Defense announced on 19 December last year that it would set up a joint fleet and send a fleet to inspect the vicinity of the Red Sea to ensure the security of the strait. However, this move has triggered many countries in the Middle East. In Yemen in particular, the Houthis accused the United States of using the escort to expand its military support for Israel. Because the Houthis' control of the ports prevents the United States from exporting arms to Israel, they believe that the United States is actually helping Israel. However, such protection does not play a very good role in the security of the Red Sea straits. In recent times, many cargo ships have been attacked by the Houthi*** group, forcing many commercial ships to detour to the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, resulting in a significant decline in cargo traffic.
The expansion of the United States in protecting security in the Red Sea straits is far from achieving the desired results. Although the United States claims that its goal is to keep shipping lanes open, the motives behind this have been debated. The Houthis believe that the real intention of the United States is to help Israel get help in the Red Sea. U.S. arms shipments to Israel have been hampered by the Houthis' control of the ports, so the U.S. wants to secure arms to Israel by circumventing the Houthi blockade through escorts. However, the situation in the Middle East has been further complicated by the war in the Red Sea, and the US escort mission has not been able to resolve this contradiction well. This "escort" is only a formality and cannot fundamentally solve the problem of the Red Sea straits. In recent years, a number of cargo ships have been hijacked, forcing many commercial vessels to detour through the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, resulting in a sharp reduction in cargo traffic.
International cargo ships rely on China's help to get out of trouble.
In order to evade the attack, some European and American cargo ships actually hung the Chinese flag on the Red Sea strait. They denigrate China on a daily basis, and when their interests are harmed, they use China as their tool. This fully reflects China's status and role in the development of the world economy.
Although the Western world is constantly criticizing China, in the face of the blockage and attack of the Red Sea straits, they still decided to turn to China for help to ensure the safety of the freighter. This fully reflects China's status and role in the development of the world economy. China has always advocated peace and the use of negotiation to resolve problems. However, under the leadership of the United States, the continuous intervention and intervention of the Western powers represented by the Middle East in the Middle East has caused the "people-to-man war" within the Middle East to heat up and make the situation in the region increasingly tense. They are intervening in the Middle East war in the name of maintaining regional stability, and the real motive is likely to be self-interested. But they must also face up to the major shocks and dangers they pose. The blockage of the Red Sea has not only increased the cost of maritime transportation, but also increased the transportation distance, leading to the increase in the price of key materials such as energy. Even if the United States sends an aircraft carrier formation, it will not completely prevent the development of events. Some countries, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, are still at risk of attack. In this situation, several international cargo ships have waved China's flag in order to ensure China's safety. This is not only a reflection of their inability to defend their own rights and interests, but also a reflection of China's enormous influence on the world's great powers. China has always been an active country in the world and advocates the peaceful settlement of disputes. China's strength has received more attention and is also a very key collaborator on this issue.
China should play a more important role.
China is the world's largest economic power and should play an important role in the Red Sea straits. China should carry out more extensive exchanges with countries in the Middle East to ensure the security of the Red Sea route. China can take advantage of the advantages of the world's maritime powers, increase investment in port equipment, and increase port throughput. China can also engage in dialogue with relevant parties through its own diplomatic channels to promote agreement on the issue of the Red Sea Strait and seek solutions.
By extension, China is a world power and should play a more important role in the Red Sea straits. China should carry out broader cooperation with countries in the Middle East and contribute to ensuring the smooth flow and security of the Red Sea Strait. China should increase its investment in the Middle East, increase port equipment, and increase water transport capacity. By increasing the channel capacity, the congestion can be alleviated and the safety of the channel can be enhanced. In addition, China can also engage in dialogue with relevant parties through its own diplomatic channels to promote agreement on the issue of the Red Sea Strait and seek solutions. China should play an important role in world politics and urged relevant parties to engage in dialogue on the issue of the Red Sea Straits. During this period, the Chinese side can also further study and study and seek better ways to make the passage of the Red Sea smoother. China will initiate and carry out relevant international cooperation on the security and stability of the Red Sea Strait. China will further enhance its voice and voice in the world and promote the development of the world economy and energy.