China has stepped up its diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East, urging Yemen's Houthi forces and Israel to avoid further escalation in clashes. The call comes as regional instability threatens global trade routes and humanitarian conditions worsen. 🕊️
Diplomatic Push at the UN
At a UN Security Council meeting, China's Deputy Permanent Representative Geng Shuang emphasized the need for dialogue, stressing that Yemen's sovereignty and maritime security in the Red Sea must be respected. 🔴⚓ 'The priority is to resume negotiations and achieve reconciliation,' Geng stated, highlighting the urgency of economic reconstruction in war-torn Yemen.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
With over 20 UN personnel detained by the Houthis and millions facing food shortages, Geng called the situation 'utterly unacceptable.' He urged the international community to ramp up aid to prevent a full-blown catastrophe. 🚨🇾🇪
Bigger Picture: Gaza Conflict Impact
Geng linked Yemen's crisis to the broader Middle East, noting the prolonged Gaza conflict has fueled regional tensions. He pressed the UN to take 'all necessary measures' to end violence and address interconnected challenges. 🌐⚖️
