During a UN Security Council session, China’s Deputy Permanent Representative Geng Shuang urged Yemen’s Houthi forces and Israel to de-escalate rising tensions and resume dialogue. 🌍✌️
Geng Shuang highlighted how recent attacks have disrupted key Red Sea shipping lanes, reminding both sides to respect the right of navigation—basically the freedom for commercial vessels to sail safely—and uphold Yemen’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Beyond security, he stressed that a lasting solution to Yemen’s internal conflict hinges on politics: restarting talks, narrowing differences, reconciling communities, and kick-starting economic reconstruction for those hit hardest by years of unrest.
On the humanitarian front, Geng raised alarms over severe food shortages, calling on the global community to ramp up emergency aid. He condemned the detention of more than 20 UN personnel by the Houthis as “utterly unacceptable” and demanded their immediate, unconditional release.
Framing Yemen within the bigger Middle East picture, Geng noted the Gaza conflict’s nearly two-year toll and urged the UN to act swiftly to end fighting, ease human suffering, and de-escalate regional strains. After all, regional stability keeps trade flowing and lives on both sides of the globe in balance—kind of like keeping the Wi-Fi strong across your favorite cafés. 📡💬
For tech-savvy, mobile-first readers in South and Southeast Asia, these developments matter: disruptions in the Red Sea can ripple through supply chains, impacting everything from our daily groceries to the latest gadgets. Stay tuned as the international community seeks calm waters ahead.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
