United Nations, Aug. 13 -- A Chinese envoy said Tuesday that the security of the Red Sea shipping lanes must be maintained.
Last month, the Houthis claimed responsibility for sinking two commercial vessels -- Magic Seas and Eternity C -- in the Red Sea.
China finds it deeply concerning and calls on the Houthis to respect the navigational rights of commercial vessels of all countries in the Red Sea in accordance with international law, and to stop harassing or attacking them, said Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations.
"The shipping lanes in the Red Sea should be kept safe, and the safety and security of civilians, including seafarers, should be protected. Yemen's sovereignty, security and territorial ...