China urges Houthis to facilitate tanker passage
China has reached an agreement with the Houthi group to ensure the passage of Chinese oil tankers through the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, following threats from the Houthis to block access to Saudi ports and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This move comes as Beijing seeks to maintain the flow of oil exports amid disruptions in Middle Eastern supplies, particularly after Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Sources indicated that Chinese officials obtained the Houthis' approval for the passage of each ship individually, along with warnings to shipping companies that their vessels could be attacked if they attempt to buy or unload their cargo at Saudi ports. These developments have heightened safety concerns for several tankers that have changed their routes.
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