A New Player in the Red Sea: What China's Intervention Means for Regional Stability China's appeal to Iran to rein in the Houthis has sent shockwaves through the Middle East, revealing a complex web of interests and allegiances that threaten regional dynamics.
Beijing's intervention appears to be an attempt to safeguard its economic interests, particularly oil exports and shipping, but it is merely one symptom of a deeper crisis.
The Houthis' military blitz has left Saudi Arabia reeling, forcing Riyadh to seek help from Beijing in an effort to mitigate losses.