China engages with Houthis for Red Sea passage
The article focused on China's efforts to communicate with the Yemeni Houthi movement to allow Chinese oil tankers to pass through the southern Red Sea, especially the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, after the Houthis imposed a blockade on July 20, which led to increased tensions and disruptions in the flow of oil to international markets. These efforts are part of Beijing's broader strategy to ensure the passage of its oil exports, particularly from Saudi ports, to compensate for Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Data shows that several tankers have headed toward China through the region, despite the risks of attacks and Houthi warnings to shipping companies. There are also indications of direct understandings between China and the Houthis to ensure safety, amid escalating Houthi confrontations against Saudi oil tankers.
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