China's UN envoy Fu Cong delivered a fiery rebuttal to U.S. accusations this week, sparking fresh diplomatic tensions at the Security Council. 🔥 The clash came during heated discussions about Yemen's ongoing conflict and Red Sea security.
"No Evidence, No Credibility"
Fu clapped back at claims by U.S. Deputy Representative Tammy Bruce about Chinese port operations, stating: "We strictly follow international rules – these veiled accusations are like bad TikTok trends: all hype, no substance." 📵 The diplomat emphasized China's "prudent" military export controls while defending normal trade partnerships.
Peace Push vs. Power Plays
Amid Yemen's worsening hunger crisis affecting 18 million people 🍚⚡, China called for urgent political dialogue. Fu proposed a three-step plan: 1) Ceasefire talks 2) Economic reconstruction 3) Red Sea security cooperation. But with recent clashes in southern Yemen, the path remains rocky.
Gaza Connection Revealed
In a surprise twist, Fu linked Yemen's stability to the Israel-Palestine conflict: "Real peace here starts with a Gaza ceasefire." 🌐 The comments come as global powers jockey for influence in the strategic Red Sea corridor.
As humanitarian groups sound alarms about funding shortages, China urged wealthy nations to "step up like responsible influencers" 💸 while pledging to keep working with international partners. Will this diplomatic drama lead to real change? Stay tuned.
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China rejects U.S. accusations at UN, backs Yemen political settlement
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