{
  "id": 15976585,
  "title": "China, Djibouti say all countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in Red Sea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/china-djibouti-say-all-countries-should-enjoy-freedom-of-navigation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T00:17:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/22/china-djibouti-say-all-countries-should-enjoy-freedom-of-navigation-in-red-sea"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "China and Djibouti have jointly stated that all nations should have the right to freely navigate the Red Sea and through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, as they expressed concern over the worsening security situation. The joint statement, released in Beijing following a meeting of their foreign ministers, highlighted the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Red Sea littoral states while maintaining freedom of navigation. Both nations emphasized that the rights of merchant ships to exercise navigation rights should be upheld in accordance with international law. China and Djibouti stressed the need to avoid escalating security risks in the region and warned major powers outside the region against resorting to force or unilateral sanctions. This statement follows the US government's decision to order some diplomats and their families to leave missions in Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing Yemeni conflict, which has further exacerbated tensions in the area.",
  "summary": "The countries issued a joint statement following a meeting of their foreign ministers in Beijing, expressing concern about the deteriorating security situation.",
  "key_points": [
    "China and Djibouti affirm freedom of navigation in Red Sea.",
    "Joint statement highlights concern over security worsening.",
    "Both nations stress respecting sovereignty, avoiding force."
  ],
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "China, Djibouti say all countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in Red Sea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/china-djibouti-say-all-countries-should-enjoy-freedom-of-navigation-15982713",
        "published": "2026-10-22T00:17:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "China, Djibouti say all countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in Red Sea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/china-djibouti-say-all-countries-should-enjoy-freedom-of-navigation-15980564",
        "published": "2026-10-22T00:46:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}