China calls for an end to harassment of ships in the Red Sea
On Friday, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of the Red Sea in the transport of goods and energy and called for an end to the harassment of cargo ships in this route.
Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a press conference in Beijing on Friday, January 19, that the waters of the Red Sea are an important international trade route for the transport of goods and energy.
Ms. Ning added that China, in order to maintain the smooth flow of the global supply chain and the order of international trade, calls for an end to the obstruction of civilian ships’ movement in this route.
Referring to the recent visit of China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Egypt and the discussions held regarding China’s stance on the Red Sea, she added that Beijing believes it is necessary to avoid escalating tensions in this sea and increasing security risks in the entire region.