Chinese ships sail safely through the Red Sea and Suez Canal despite geopolitical tensions and attacks on other ships.
China continues to circulate through the Red Sea, showing its influence in the region. Its vessels are one of the few that can sail without fear, thanks to good relations with Iran, even amid conflicts between the Houthis and Israel. However, China's peace in the Red Sea may be numbered, depending on its actions regarding the attacks in the region.
The People's Republic of China can expect a turnaround in its relations with Iran. The United States' pressure on the Chinese to talk to Iran shows that the camaraderie between the two countries may be coming to an end. Recently, Chinese authorities asked Iran for help to contain attacks in the Red Sea, showing a change in the region's geopolitical landscape. China and Iran maintain good diplomatic relations, and this new situation could impact the oil market, which is already experiencing declines in response to attacks in the region.
China increases its military presence in the South China Sea
The People's Republic of China has intensified its military presence in the South China Sea, sending a large number of ships to the region. This comes amid growing tensions with United States and a series of attacks recent attacks against merchant ships attributed to the Houthi group in Yemen.
As Chinese authorities stated that the ships are present in the region to protect trade routes and guarantee the country's energy security. However, the international press has questioned Beijing's true intentions, raising concerns about the possibility of an escalation of conflicts in the region.
Good relations between China and the United States are at stake, especially after the US Secretary of State accused the Chinese Communist Party of seeking hegemony in the region. The US National Security Advisor also stated that the Chinese military presence in the South China Sea poses a threat to stability global geopolitics.
The Financial Times reported that the presence of Chinese ships in the region impacted the the energy, leading to an increase in the price of oil. The Chinese Foreign Ministry rejected the accusations, saying China only seeks peace and stability in the region.
As tensions rise, the international community is paying close attention to developments, fearing an escalation of clashes that could have significant repercussions across the world.
Source: moneytimes
