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State Dept Accuses China Of Assisting Houthis With Intelligence To Attack U.S. Warships, Merchant Vessels In Red Sea

"We can confirm the reporting that Chang Guang Satellite Technology Company Limited is directly supporting Iran-backed Houthi terrorist attacks on U.S. interests," stated State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce.

"China consistently attempts ... to frame itself as a global peacemaker ... however, it is clear that Beijing and China-based companies provide key economic and technical support to regimes like Russia, North Korea and Iran and its proxies," she continued. "The fact that they continue to do this is unacceptable."

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian claimed on Friday that he is "not familiar with the situation." However, he also affirmed that China is committed to continuing "efforts conducive to regional peace and stability."

"Since the escalations in the Red Sea situation, China has been playing a positive role in de-escalating the situation," he continued. "Who is promoting talks for peace and deescalating the tensions, and who is imposing sanctions and pressure?"

https://www.oann.com/newsroom/state-dept-accuses-china-of-assisting-houthis-with-intelligence-to-attack-u-s-warships-merchant-vessels-in-red-sea/

VP Vance is correct, almost nothing to or from the USA goes through the Red Sea. USA should not bother with trying  to open the straits. Most of the merchant ships blocked are Panamanian, Monaco, Malta, etc. so they should send their navies. There are NO American merchants ships passing through the Red Sea.

Quote from: unver on April 20, 2025, 02:44:58 AMVP Vance is correct, almost nothing to or from the USA goes through the Red Sea. USA should not bother with trying  to open the straits. Most of the merchant ships blocked are Panamanian, Monaco, Malta, etc. so they should send their navies. There are NO American merchants ships passing through the Red Sea.

And why was "Almost nothing" to or from the USA goes through the Red Sea?