U.S. officials stated Thursday that a Chinese satellite company with ties to the Chinese military, Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. (CGSTL), is providing the Iran-backed Houthis with imagery used to target U.S. and international vessels in the Red Sea. Officials reported that CGSTL, linked ...
On January 8, 2024, the People's Republic of China officially denied accusations from an Israeli report claiming it is supplying weapons to the Houthi group, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, in exchange for safe passage for its ships through the Red Sea. The ...
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the acting Russian ambassador to Yemen, Yevgeny Kudrov, announced that he had met with the acting Chinese ambassador to explore their countries' potential support for Yemen's economy. In a post on his official X account monitored by Barran Press, Kudrov st...
On Sunday, December 1, 2024, China announced the discovery of high-quality gold ore containing approximately 1,000 tons of the precious metal. According to state media reports, this find is estimated to be worth around 600 billion yuan, equivalent to $83 billion, potentially making it the largest ...
Beijing, China – The Ministry of Higher Education in Yemen's internationally recognized government announced on Friday, November 29, 2024, that it has signed a partnership agreement with China University of Petroleum aimed at reducing tuition fees for Yemeni students. According to a s...
On November 19, 2024, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and China reaffirmed their support for a comprehensive political solution in Yemen, aligning with internationally recognized principles under the auspices of the United Nations, according to Saudi media reports. This commitment was made during the secon...
On November 13, 2024, China’s representative to the United Nations urged for concerted efforts to strengthen an inclusive political process in Yemen, coinciding with the UN Security Council's decision to extend sanctions on specific individuals and entities linked to the ongoing conflict...
A senior U.S. diplomat stated on Thursday, October 3, 2024, that China has rejected calls from the United States for a coordinated international response to the Houthi attacks on international shipping and has allegedly encouraged the rebel group to target ships from other nations instead of its o...
The chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Yemen, Zhao Zheng, has affirmed his country's willingness to strengthen cooperation with Yemen in various fields, particularly in supporting the health sector. This statement came during a meeting with the Minister of Public Health ...
Washington D.C. - The New York Times reported on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, that President Joe Biden approved a highly classified nuclear strategy plan in March that, for the first time, reorients the US deterrence strategy towards China's efforts to expand its nuclear arsenal. The Amer...
The internationally recognized Yemeni government announced on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, its intention to explore the establishment of a Yemeni-Chinese bank. This initiative aims to simplify the transfer of funds for exporters and importers, as well as remittances to and from China. The announce...
The Chinese government has called on the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, to respect the navigation rights of all commercial vessels in the Red Sea in accordance with international law. This call was made by China's Deputy Permanent Representative ...
The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed preliminary agreements worth up to $50 billion with six Chinese financial institutions, according to Bloomberg. This move is seen as the latest example of the deepening relationship between the two countries. The American news agency reported th...
A recent study by the Mocha Center for Strategic Studies has criticized China's neutrality towards the ongoing war in Yemen, arguing that it undermines the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The study, titled "The Belt and Road in Egyptian and Yemeni Policies," publi...
Yemen's Ambassador to China, Dr. Mohammed Al-Maytami, emphasized the importance of cooperation and partnership between Yemeni and Chinese businesses on Monday, July 29, 2024. Al-Maytamimade the statement during a speech delivered on behalf of diplomatic missions participating in an event or...
China's acting ambassador to Yemen, Shao Cheng, on Thursday, July 25, 2024, called for an end to any escalation of the conflict following Israeli airstrikes on Hodeidah port in western Yemen last Saturday. During an online press conference hosted by the Sana'a Center for Strategic Studi...
The chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Yemen, Shao Zheng, revealed on Sunday that a delegation from the Yemeni Islah Party's visit to Beijing was in response to an invitation to attend an important conference in China. In an interview with the Asharq Al-Awsat&n...
The Yemeni government and the People's Republic of China signed a memorandum of understanding on Saturday, June 29th, 2024, aimed at reviving, renewing, and developing bilateral relations in the fields of traditional and renewable energy and electrical equipment. The agreement, according to...
The internationally recognized Yemeni government on Friday, June 28th, 2024, called for a "serious" return of Chinese institutions and companies to Yemen to complete commercial and construction activities that were halted due to the Houthi group's coup, designated as a terrorist orga...
The internationally recognized Yemeni government has expressed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with China and reactivating the Yemen-China Joint Committee. This commitment was conveyed by the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Waed Bazeeb, during a virtual meeting w...