Zahid: China reaffirms support for M'sia's BRICS bid, Asean role
BEIJING: China has reaffirmed its support for Malaysia’s bid to become a full member of BRICS and expressed hope that the country will continue playing an important role in strengthening cooperation between China and Asean member states.
China's involvement in Yemen's crisis has become increasingly prominent as the conflict threatens its diplomatic and economic ties with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The security of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical waterway for international trade, is now of greater importance due to the Houthis' control of western Yemen and their ability to target Saudi ships in this strategic passage.
This shift in focus has prompted China to reassess its Houthi policy and consider a more significant role in the region, particularly in light of the recent US-Israeli military operations against Iran. Despite China's existing trade relations with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the instability in Yemen and the Red Sea pose challenges to its efforts to expand political, security, and economic presence in the Middle East.
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