Exception for Beijing: How China Negotiated Safe Passage for Tankers Through the Red Sea with the Houthis
China secured an exception to the Houthi naval blockade: Beijing negotiated safe passage for its tankers through the Bab el-Mandeb strait. This allowed the preservation of oil supplies from Saudi Arabia, avoiding the detour around Africa, while other vessels continue to be subjected to attacks. 🛢️🚢🇨🇳
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