On July 29, 2026, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference. Reuters reporter asked, according to sources, China has requested that the Houthi armed forces directly guarantee the safe passage of Chinese oil tankers through the southern Red Sea.

It is reported that Chinese officials have listed Chinese ships for the Houthi armed forces. Can China confirm? Mao Ning stated that China is closely monitoring the development of the situation in the Red Sea and believes that the sovereignty and security of all countries in the region should be respected, and the safety and smoothness of international shipping channels should be jointly safeguarded. China calls on all relevant parties to continue to resolve conflicts and differences through dialogue and consultation, and promote the cooling of the situation in the Red Sea.Editor/Min Jing