Why China’s Navy Isn’t Intervening In Red Sea Houthi Attacks On Shipping

Amid the Houthis’ attacks on ships in the Red Sea to protest Israel’s war on Gaza, political analysts note that China has been largely silent about opposing the Iran-backed Yemeni rebels. Though China has been hurt by global trade disruptions, and suffered a strike on a Chinese oil tanker in March 2024, experts say that Beijing remains reluctant to join the US-led coalition to curb attacks.
00:00 Houthi naval strikes on the Red Sea
01:00 Why China has stuck to anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden
04:09 Trouble for the Suez Canal and Egypt projects
06:00 China’s actual extent of influence on Iran
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[@giawou6615]

Houthis versus the WEST. China has nothing to do with this stupid war

[@ZX235w3]

China does most of the shipping across the Red Sea. Do you not know China's heavy involvement in the maritime trade? It's like 90% of commentators like you here didnt even watch the video and just came here to comment

[@araara4746]

@@ZX235w3 China is heavily involved in international trade, but is not involved in the chaos created by the US and its allies, including in the Red Sea. The chaos in the Red Sea is entirely part of the work of Western countries. Therefore, China has no reason to get involved in what is happening, especially militarily, even though China continues to speak out and strive for peace. What's strange is that you are trying to blame China for not wanting to get involved militarily against the Houthis, even though you know the root of the problem lies with the US and its allies who always position themselves as police, prosecutors and at the same time as judges. You must have seen that the US and its western allies are the ones who most often reject UN resolutions for a ceasefire and efforts to bring about peace.

[@alexau00]

@@araara4746 China has no reason to get involved.. Is that so? Then why are they sending the 46th Fleet over there which includes the guided-missile destroyer Jiaozuo, the missile frigate Xuchang?

[@araara4746]

@@alexau00 Are you stupid or what? China needs to be there to protect their interests, that doesn't mean they have to get involved in the conflict. When the conflict occurred in Sudan in 2023, the Chinese navy was also present in the Red Sea, not to get involved in the conflict, but to protect and evacuate their people. If you can't tell the difference, I feel sorry for you.

[@kimduong2332]

@@ZX235w3 As long as Yemen does not attack Chinese ships why should China confront Yemen in the Red sea?

[@AlphaCookies]

Why would China care? Houthi isn't attacking China, Houthi only attacking western ships. China doesn't meddle in others' businesses

[@ZX235w3]

Because most of the ships involved China exports. The Houthis also recently attacked a Chinese vessel

[@xiphoid2011]

Houthis just attacked a Chinese ship at end of March.

[@yourztruly8255]

@@xiphoid2011no they didn’t

[@pinklabbit]

Yes, China isn't obliged to care. I agree as well. But China does much worse, blatantly bullying Southeast Asian nations over the South China Sea.

[@kimduong2332]

@@ZX235w3 It was not a Chinese ship which in fact was a British ship pretending Chinese name HUANG PU and flying Chinese flag.

[@zafarm6101]

China is also not helping Israel and America destroying Palestine, some pple having butt pain ?

[@sazabi-zc3ir]

So, whatever goes wrong it’s the Chinese’ fault, even if they do nothing and it’s still their fault.

[@CattleFarmer667]

Ask the US navy to defend against Houthis. Why ask China when China shipping is not affected.

[@Sir_Vantage]

It is

[@ShhhHhhhz]

u must be daft that you think china isnt affected, do you even know what supply chain and globalization means?

[@happymelon7129]

Chinese cargo ships passing through the Red Sea receive discounts on insurance premiums, while American and British ships are more expensive or even not insured A report on the 7th quoted relevant practitioners as saying that due to the impact of the Red Sea conflict, the shipping insurance market is being graded. Underwriters differentiate between the carriers they insure, and premiums for Chinese cargo ships are more favorable. Chinese ships sailing in the Red Sea can obtain shipping insurance discounts below the market price, while related ships in the United States, Britain and Israel need to pay higher insurance premiums, and are even directly excluded from coverage by many insurance companies.

[@noellanangendo5078]

What do you mean? Everything I buy is made in China. They are as involved in shipping their stuff to the west more than any country in the world, the bloody self preserving "communists"!!!

[@gfhbkln1639]

The whole video, not even more than 10 seconds to describe the horror Israel inflicted on Gaza, and why Houthis is brave enough to stand up against western colonialism. If you don't understand this, of course you will not understand why China does what its doing now.

[@verycursedplane6557]

Yeh so you think it’s right for Houthis to attack many ships who are not even owned or going to Israel? That’s impulsiveness and actual stupidity. In fact Houthis are even depriving their fellow Arabs the Egyptians as ships use less of the Suez Canal. That’s now strategically blind Houthis is

[@gfhbkln1639]

@@verycursedplane6557 arm struggle wouldn't be perfect. Arm struggle against a apartheid regime Israel wouldn't be perfect. There is a genocide happens right now! We can't just pretend we are not part of this and be upset our package got delayed. Second, very simple fact, large number of China, and also Russian ships going though without being attacked, it's very clear sign that Houthis are not like western manipulative media try to portray that just a bunch of brainless terrorist. I can't say they are perfect, the way they are conducting is perfect. But they are doing something. I think we just need to ask ourselves, what I'm doing. How I'm part of this. To feel the pain of Palestine, you just have to be a human, nothing else.

[@victorpng7554]

There are many way to resolve things or "stand up against western colonialism". But using this reason as a cover up for piracy which basically is for monetary gain is a new low!!

[@zafarm6101]

@@verycursedplane6557 All of sudden you start worrying about some kind of middle eastern volk. What a waste of your time ???

[@verycursedplane6557]

@@zafarm6101cuz they actually do affect Singapore’s economy and shipping. I actually do care about my own country

[@kamwaichan8048]

Houthi know who are their enemies 😂😂😂😂 China has been telling the US not to cause issues on the China province Taiwan, but do the US listen 👂👂👂. No! 😂😂😂

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

the west vs the rest

[@liarliar3412]

The Houthis leave the Chinese and Russian ships alone in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. So, there's no reason to intervene.

[@Xyp122]

Don't try to pull China into fighting your war.

[@defjam137]

What about indian ships?

[@LanNguyen-vd4zt]

Chinese ship just got attacked.

[@ZX235w3]

They didn't in the end. A few Chinese ships have been attacked recently

[@kimduong2332]

@@LanNguyen-vd4zt Yemen never attacks Chinese ships carrying supplies to Egyp via the Red sea and the Suez canal, Egyp is never short of goods from China.

[@bg24955]

Houthis vs United States of Israel. China is not party to the dispute.

[@joeblack888]

Well said.

[@godzillamothra5983]

why singapore navy isn't intervening in red sea houthi attacks on shipping? you have navy too

[@davinxi5926]

And phillipines

[@davinxi5926]

And India

[@panyaboonc5621]

How about Japan??

[@jackt1400]

Don't want to embarrasses our RSN. We have a military with almost zero real combat experience.

[@user-wq4fb7zt8y]

Brother, you are a bit unfair to Singapore. This is just a Western media in Singapore. It has even smeared Singapore many times.

[@WMLIEW-hu4nx]

Why should China intervene in a situation not of its own making. ? Grow up CNA

[@nishuanand9928]

Because China claim to be superpower so need to help or its power only awake against those countries who are weak.😉😉😉😉😉😉

[@user-nj1pc6iq6d]

Its a quarrel between houthi dan israel. Why get others to fight

[@michaele4830]

US have 800 plus US military assets around the world, China is very happy to let US to do the policing.

[@happymelon7129]

The United Nations Human Rights Council passes a resolution calling for an arms embargo on Israel. The United States voted against the anti-Israeli resolution, as did Germany, Argentina, Paraguay, Bulgaria and Malawi. The United Nations Human Rights Council passed a resolution on April 5 calling on all countries to stop selling, transferring and transferring weapons to Israel. Among the 47 member states of the Council, 28 voted in favor, 6 voted against, and 13 abstained, and the resolution was passed. The resolution calls on all countries to cease the sale, transfer and transfer of weapons, ammunition and other military equipment to Israel to prevent further violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights.

[@pbworld7858]

If Singapore cares so much, then they should do something instead of criticizing China for not siding with USA with regards to the genocide happening now in Gaza.

[@HanS662]

Singapore has been purchased by the US. They are not a state.

[@ellusion1985]

Who attacked Israel in the first place? Hamas..period...so u are conveniently turning a blind eye?

[@nishuanand9928]

@@ellusion1985For China talking about humanity is really funny. 🤭🤭🤭

[@araara4746]

@@ellusion1985 You're the one who turning a blind eyes. Israel has occupied Palestine for more than 70 years and for decades has used Gaza as a concentration camp. Even UN resolutions state that Palestinians have the right to arm themselves against Israeli suppression and oppression. But bastards like you, who live in hypocrisy, only want to see that the Palestine-Israel problem only occurred on October 7 2023, even though all historians say that the Palestine-Israel conflict has been going on for more than 70 years. If Hamas doesn't do something, then do you expect them to live in Gaza where they have no access to anywhere? Are you that cruel? Shame on you!

[@tiaoyi-bx5yi]

@@ellusion1985 Israel has been growing in size for decades. Forcing Palestinians from their homes, killing Palestinians. And you didn't look the other way? Until Hamas strikes back and you wake up?

[@jaredspencer3304]

I really appreciate the point made at 8:14. It's naive for Americans to assume that China can use its leverage over Iran to force their behavior. And it's equally naive for Chinese to assume that America can use its leverage over partner nations to force their behavior.

[@regorflora7915]

China's ruthlessness against pirates is well known in that area. The Houthis are smart enough avoiding chinese shipping

[@smoothoperator2008s]

Cause 🦁Lion knows, you dont fight mouse. 🐭 Or You will be humiliated.

[@moonmoon-rw6mx]

Why would China lighten the load for Arnercia in the red sea? So that China have to commit a portion of naval strength to the red sea instate from home defense? so that Arnercia can free up a portion of naval strength in red sea to redeploy around China?

[@SpruceWood-NEG]

This is impossible. Husai's armed capabilities are sufficient. We don't need to support weapons, nor do we need to send warships to help the Husai armed forces.

[@noellanangendo5078]

I@@SpruceWood-NEGIs that what the Chinese say😅😅😅!!!

[@ArabicReja973]

It doesn't matter how many times the Chinese regime repeats the *lies,* or how *angry* it pretends to be, - Taiwan 🇹🇼 is still an independent country.

[@khorweesiong]

If you look at the broader picture, you will note that the Chinese have been calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The Houthis are attacking ships in the Red Sea to try to force a ceasefire too. The Chinese and Houthis therefore share the same political objectives. If you add the fact that Chinese ships are not being targeted, there is no reason for the Chinese to get involved

[@perryleong3349]

They are different from US policy hottie are supporting China.

[@SpruceWood-NEG]

We are very interested in Yemeni coffee. The quality of coffee in the armed control areas of Husai is higher, and we welcome these coffees to be sent to China for sale. We have a great demand.

[@agusedyanto3324]

China understands the difference between Somali pirates and Houthi fighters! China understands what the houti fighters are doing in the red sea, that's all

[@joeblack888]

Yes. China maybe nice but not stupid.

[@sonamwangdue-hf9wc]

Chinese navy is tiger in papers so worried of its failure

[@AnimeFanatics1-nu2uo]

Of course.. Maybe there Navy cannot even fire a missile or can't intercept missile from the Houthi and it is a big ashamed to them.

[@lastChang]

Can the Chinese 🇨🇳 navy even sail?

[@user-ze5zk7eu6j]

You heard it right..most powerful navy😂😂😂

[@wernerzikeli2305]

The US Navy has gathered a fleet of supporters - is that enough for a handful of Houthies? US navy so weak? Scared - running out of amunition - money - trust?

[@verycursedplane6557]

You know that numerous Houthis attacks have been already stopped due to the coalition intervention when attacks are reported.

[@adlerzwei]

You are not very bright...are you? 😢

[@happymelon7129]

Chinese cargo ships passing through the Red Sea receive discounts on insurance premiums, while American and British ships are more expensive or even not insured A report on the 7th quoted relevant practitioners as saying that due to the impact of the Red Sea conflict, the shipping insurance market is being graded. Underwriters differentiate between the carriers they insure, and premiums for Chinese cargo ships are more favorable. Chinese ships sailing in the Red Sea can obtain shipping insurance discounts below the market price, while related ships in the United States, Britain and Israel need to pay higher insurance premiums, and are even directly excluded from coverage by many insurance companies.

[@justinzak5025]

China benefits from the coalition's enforcement of global trade and actively angles against it.

[@tedkaczynski-sw4qk]

China's military is limited to immediate waters for their land.

[@Ali-sYT]

Because of Iran, they know iran doesn't like USA, so they don't want to anger Iran by helping USA

[@user-vy4cu8ui2x]

They tried, apparently the Houthi's are not dissuaded by water cannons.

[@dachochiyo3992]

Singapore medias fund by American?

[@ktchong5800]

Singapore has become a US vassal.

[@liberaltart7531]

I bet so.

[@xxoo-lp6vc]

sad for Singapore taxpayers paying for Western propaganda

[@Oscarcat2212]

Lol The 50 cent army is out in force on this post.

[@eleanorrae7378]

If you write something real. Comment is deleted.

[@bgnikstov]

It’s doesn’t looks as so huge difference in the route, it’s like artificial increasing of the cost of the products … those ships are carrying many containers with many products and if this cost spree on all items shouldn’t be so huge affect

[@mosqutio88]

NEW TITLE: Why Singapore's Navy Isn’t Intervening In Red Sea Houthi Attacks On Shipping Amid the Houthis’ attacks on ships in the Red Sea to protest Israel’s war on Gaza, political analysts note that Singapore has been largely silent about opposing the Iran-backed Yemeni rebels. Though Singapore has been hurt by global trade disruptions, and suffered a strike on a Singapore oil tanker in March 2024, experts say that Singapore remains reluctant to join the US-led coalition to curb attacks.

[@jacksonwong90]

Should ask usa buddy endia canada , uk etc not china

[@suryatobing]

If Republic Banana has 350 ikan bilis class warships, 20 pomfret class warships, 30 tuna class warships Can Republic Banana also be said to have a navy that is bigger and stronger than the United States navy?

[@user-zd1wz7mn5s]

What navy?united bean curd navy?

[@brianliew5901]

​@@user-zd1wz7mn5sThe US Navy also known as the Utterly Stoned Navy. 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@sirdignaciofromkyusi2792]

allies?

[@mamaong4509]

The same reason why Singapore is not intervening in the Red Sea Houthi

[@xxoo-lp6vc]

The Houthis said on the 7th that they had fired rockets and drones at target ships in the past 72 hours to show support for the Palestinians. The group said it included attacks on a British ship and multiple U.S. frigates in the Red Sea, as well as attacks on two Israeli ships in the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.

[@happymelon7129]

On March 21, China and Russia reached an agreement with the Houthi armed forces in Yemen on the Red Sea shipping issue. Yemen's Houthis have told China and Russia that their ships can cross the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden without being attacked.

[@davinxi5926]

😂

[@kmc6336]

Who is asking this question, is it CNA asking this on behalf of Singapore government?

[@xxoo-lp6vc]

sad for Singapore taxpayers paying for Western propaganda

[@ramonsalvaleon2616]

Houthis think the ship of China is Japanese because of caligraphy. Japan support Israel against terrorist, the sad but true.

[@mna7308]

because huthi are allies

[@Shaftalooooo]

Why SG don’t provide student visas to Africans?

[@liberaltart7531]

Why is American intervening the Houthi in shipping? Because Houthi attacks their ships (or western ship) Why is China not intervening? Because Houthi did not attack their ships. Why is Singapore CNA making noise on China not intervening? Because it affects Singapore shipping business , they are probabaly funded by westerners and would like China to intervene for no apparent reason😂.

[@xw8462]

The mitilary spokeman of Houthis speaks Chinese. He studied in China as international student. Chinese public call him "Cutest boy of Mid East". Go figure.

[@sanjayaghimire9998]

The hypocrisy and delusion is puzzling…

[@perryleong3349]

CNC likely to pointed figar on China.

[@WahyuWishnuWardhana]

Bcause China is in cahoot with Iran, the owner of Houthis.

[@mack-uv6gn]

More ships doesn’t mean better.

[@chukwuclementn6701]

China has no combat experience to take on Houthis target.

[@Go4Broke247]

Also China don't B.O.M.B other countries or muslims.

[@tuputapu877]

China has thousands of years of combat experience. The US 200 to 300? hahaha. Don't kid yourself.

[@thomasanthony2970]

Go back to your computer games and level up lol.

[@tylerdurden4006]

Bcoz China is not america's partner might have something to do with that.

[@Miya-ub5qn]

Just to support Houthi, I bought Yemen coffee beans yesterday. It tastes great. You should buy Yemen coffee too!

[@davinxi5926]

CNA. Funded by Singapore via U.S. donation or dollars gift

[@Jkl62200]

This would have been a good opportunity to give PLAN some 'combat experience'. Besides, many of the ships being attacked might be going to or coming from China / East Asia even if they aren't Chinese ships.

[@ShohTann]

4:54 because the US is doing the job. China is benefiting from US military and at the same time antagonizing it.

[@rogue1112002]

A key difference - China does not act in interests of altruism; China will only act for interests of China. That is why.

[@johnyossarian9059]

And America acts out of altruism? Lol 🤣

[@Kennon959]

CNA (Channel News American Funded*)

[@paulsteaven]

The comments: "Why would China attack the Houthis when they don't attack Chinese ships." In reality: Chinese flagged MV Huang Pu was attacked by Houthi on March 24,2023.

[@oda4766]

Wrong. It was a british ship camo as a chinese ship.

[@oda4766]

Wrong. It was a british ship camo as a chinese ship.

[@Hendramail2000]

Mmm

[@sonurajbhandari3347]

Its not china problem.china dont put their nose on other country politics. And china dont have money to spend on useless war. China has to use their tax payer money for their citizen to develop country.

[@tondematongo32]

It has nothing to do with China'

[@nfuryboss]

From the Ukraine, war to the Gaza war, China has largely been seen as "all talks, no action" but more opportunistic from the business point of view. Sooner or later, China has to come out of hiding and put some skins in the game if it wants to be a dominant global power.

[@Xyp122]

China want to be a responsible and fair Global power. Not one that act on behalf of the west and US interest. Anyway, the Houthi gave full clearance to Chinese vessels to use the Suez canal. In fact, it is the American and UK vessels that try to make the Chinese ships as shield to confuse the Houthi and pass the canal.

[@tuputapu877]

China can do whatever it feels like it wants to do. Proving how powerful you are from flexing your muscles all the time only shows the rest of the world you only have one weapon. Any country can do that. China could destroy this World by stopping World consumerism and there ain't nothing the western world could do to stop that with its needy and sooky like population's

[@hieveryone2003]

The Wumao don't like this video! 😂

[@ellusion1985]

China likes to talk big about regional peace, but as long as the incident can indent the West, they will turn a blind eye. Hypocrisy at max!

[@jacksonwong90]

It's none of china business , why get involved , why don't u ask endia to get involve ,it's not hypocrisy like u and usa

[@mansman2167]

Continue crying about it.

[@jacksonwong90]

@@mansman2167 ,,, hahaha begs usa , Japan , Australia , continue begging .

[@mansman2167]

@@jacksonwong90 wasn't replying to you

[@newsubcriber65887]

You are creating fake video for money

[@Bigsmallcountry]

Why bother about some adults fighting? China is more interested in the welfare of her people.

[@hamidbli8903]

china not supporting nazizionist western colonialism in palestine

[@Goku65027]

Cna insider propaganda channel of west

[@Goku65027]

Cna insider propaganda channel of west