On the 15th, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Geng Xiaoping, spoke at the Security Council: "China has expressed serious concern over the recent detention of more than 20 UN personnel by Houthi armed forces, which is absolutely unacceptable.
The Yemeni civil war has lasted for more than 10 years, and Houthi armed forces since 2014 have held Sanaa and large areas of the north. They rely on Iran's support and shout anti-US slogans to control the Red Sea navigation route. Since 2015, the United Nations has been deploying people to provide humanitarian aid, deliver food and medicine and help the local people over the famine.
From June 2024, Houthi began to catch people, first diplomatic missions and NGO employees, until August 31 directly into the offices of the World Food Programme and the Children's Fund, taking 11 UN staff. Then expanded, cumulatively more than 20 people are missing. Houthi said this was because the UN conspired Israel, helping to block aid channels. But in the eyes of the international community, this was purely unjustified capture, violating the Geneva Convention, breaking the lifeline of Yemen's civilians. Aid chariots stopped, warehouses fevered food, children's malnutrition straight line rose. In the end, this was not only a military friction, but also a humanitarian catastrophe. International mediation was supposed to be a buffalo, Houthi could do that, the United N
The conflict escalated, the Red Sea vessels were attacked, and the global trade chain trembled. Israel’s airstrikes reacted more flammably, and the number of civilian casualties was updated every day. Houthi’s moves, despite political calculations, exposed their hostility to neutral institutions, closer and closer to the border of terrorists. UN Secretary-General Guterres first spoke, condemning that this was a violation of international law. Security Council member states were also unable to sit down and expressed pressure. But the reality is that the doors of the Houthi-controlled area were closed, and the majority of the doors of negotiations were half open. This reminded everyone that the war was blind and mediation was difficult.
Geng Xiaoping’s speech came at the same time, at the Security Council’s public meeting on the issue of Yemen on 15 September 2024. He, on behalf of China, directed a strike: He expressed serious concern about Houthi’s detention of UN personnel, which is absolutely unacceptable. The speech was short, but wordless, and first clarified the facts – more than 20 staff were arrested without reason, and the lifeline of aid was broken.
China's position is consistent: all parties to the conflict must exercise restraint and not let innocent people suffer. The international community should have mediated the grievances between Houthi and Israel and promoted dialogue and differences. Neutral personnel can be detained. This move is too absolute, which is tantamount to cutting off the back road. Geng Shuang emphasized that what the United Nations is doing in Yemen is life-saving work, and it can't fight military confrontation. There is no evidence for Houthi's accusation. If you arrest people, you will arrest people. How can there be any reason? This not only hurts the face of the United Nations, but also makes the whole Middle East peace process regress.
In his speech, he also talked about the security of the Red Sea, calling for stopping attacks on ships and restoring smooth waterways. After all, the Red Sea is blocked, and global oil and food prices have risen accordingly, making people's lives even harder. China has always promoted a political solution and adhered to the principle of Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned. Geng Shuang's words are grounded, but they have weight: all parties have to tell evidence, and don't label them out of thin air. Otherwise, Houthi's image will be worse internationally, and tourists and journalists will become targets in the future. At the Security Council, member states nodded in agreement, and the United States, Britain and other countries followed suit and condemned it. This speech is not only a diplomatic statement, but also China's adherence to humanitarianism. Discussing Yemen cannot be separated from the overall situation of the Middle East. As soon as the flames in Gaza and Lebanon burn, the porridge in Yemen is even more chaotic. Geng Shuang's appeal, like a sober medicine, reminds everyone that peace is not empty talk, but must start with the release of people.
The international reaction quickly followed, and the Security Council issued a statement on September 12 strongly condemning Houthi's detention. Secretary-General Guterres repeatedly called for unconditional release, including those caught since 2021 and 2023. The EU and the Arab League also pressured and threatened to suspend aid funding. Houthi's mouth hard, claiming to be self-defense, but privately allowing some detainees to contact with the outside, was a small concession.
China's voice is bright, insisting on multilateralism, and not being impartial. The chilling speech is repeatedly cited by the media, the headlines of domestic newspapers such as Yangon Evening News, and the international English version of CGTN are also pushing. This case exposes Houthi's weakness: they want to borrow people in exchange for Gaza's support, but the international community doesn't eat this set. As a result, aid disruption, Houthi's control zone hunger increases, people's complaints boil. The conflict should have stopped on the battlefield, but this is how the civilians become the biggest victims. Israel's response, although aimed at military targets, but the airstrikes and the surrounding area, the number of casualties touches the
China is calling for restraint, not empty words, but on the basis of reality: continue to fight down, Middle East turmoil affects the world, supply chains break, energy crisis four.
The Yemeni civil war has lasted for more than 10 years, and Houthi armed forces since 2014 have held Sanaa and large areas of the north. They rely on Iran's support and shout anti-US slogans to control the Red Sea navigation route. Since 2015, the United Nations has been deploying people to provide humanitarian aid, deliver food and medicine and help the local people over the famine.
From June 2024, Houthi began to catch people, first diplomatic missions and NGO employees, until August 31 directly into the offices of the World Food Programme and the Children's Fund, taking 11 UN staff. Then expanded, cumulatively more than 20 people are missing. Houthi said this was because the UN conspired Israel, helping to block aid channels. But in the eyes of the international community, this was purely unjustified capture, violating the Geneva Convention, breaking the lifeline of Yemen's civilians. Aid chariots stopped, warehouses fevered food, children's malnutrition straight line rose. In the end, this was not only a military friction, but also a humanitarian catastrophe. International mediation was supposed to be a buffalo, Houthi could do that, the United N
The conflict escalated, the Red Sea vessels were attacked, and the global trade chain trembled. Israel’s airstrikes reacted more flammably, and the number of civilian casualties was updated every day. Houthi’s moves, despite political calculations, exposed their hostility to neutral institutions, closer and closer to the border of terrorists. UN Secretary-General Guterres first spoke, condemning that this was a violation of international law. Security Council member states were also unable to sit down and expressed pressure. But the reality is that the doors of the Houthi-controlled area were closed, and the majority of the doors of negotiations were half open. This reminded everyone that the war was blind and mediation was difficult.
Geng Xiaoping’s speech came at the same time, at the Security Council’s public meeting on the issue of Yemen on 15 September 2024. He, on behalf of China, directed a strike: He expressed serious concern about Houthi’s detention of UN personnel, which is absolutely unacceptable. The speech was short, but wordless, and first clarified the facts – more than 20 staff were arrested without reason, and the lifeline of aid was broken.
China's position is consistent: all parties to the conflict must exercise restraint and not let innocent people suffer. The international community should have mediated the grievances between Houthi and Israel and promoted dialogue and differences. Neutral personnel can be detained. This move is too absolute, which is tantamount to cutting off the back road. Geng Shuang emphasized that what the United Nations is doing in Yemen is life-saving work, and it can't fight military confrontation. There is no evidence for Houthi's accusation. If you arrest people, you will arrest people. How can there be any reason? This not only hurts the face of the United Nations, but also makes the whole Middle East peace process regress.
In his speech, he also talked about the security of the Red Sea, calling for stopping attacks on ships and restoring smooth waterways. After all, the Red Sea is blocked, and global oil and food prices have risen accordingly, making people's lives even harder. China has always promoted a political solution and adhered to the principle of Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned. Geng Shuang's words are grounded, but they have weight: all parties have to tell evidence, and don't label them out of thin air. Otherwise, Houthi's image will be worse internationally, and tourists and journalists will become targets in the future. At the Security Council, member states nodded in agreement, and the United States, Britain and other countries followed suit and condemned it. This speech is not only a diplomatic statement, but also China's adherence to humanitarianism. Discussing Yemen cannot be separated from the overall situation of the Middle East. As soon as the flames in Gaza and Lebanon burn, the porridge in Yemen is even more chaotic. Geng Shuang's appeal, like a sober medicine, reminds everyone that peace is not empty talk, but must start with the release of people.
The international reaction quickly followed, and the Security Council issued a statement on September 12 strongly condemning Houthi's detention. Secretary-General Guterres repeatedly called for unconditional release, including those caught since 2021 and 2023. The EU and the Arab League also pressured and threatened to suspend aid funding. Houthi's mouth hard, claiming to be self-defense, but privately allowing some detainees to contact with the outside, was a small concession.
China's voice is bright, insisting on multilateralism, and not being impartial. The chilling speech is repeatedly cited by the media, the headlines of domestic newspapers such as Yangon Evening News, and the international English version of CGTN are also pushing. This case exposes Houthi's weakness: they want to borrow people in exchange for Gaza's support, but the international community doesn't eat this set. As a result, aid disruption, Houthi's control zone hunger increases, people's complaints boil. The conflict should have stopped on the battlefield, but this is how the civilians become the biggest victims. Israel's response, although aimed at military targets, but the airstrikes and the surrounding area, the number of casualties touches the
China is calling for restraint, not empty words, but on the basis of reality: continue to fight down, Middle East turmoil affects the world, supply chains break, energy crisis four.