In recent weeks, the Houthis have intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting civilian infrastructure and oil facilities, causing casualties and economic concerns for China, which relies heavily on Saudi oil. Given the escalating conflict and the impact on oil supplies, experts suggest that China may need to reconsider its approach to the Houthis and strengthen relations with Saudi Arabia. The ongoing fallout from the US-Israeli war against Iran further complicates China’s geopolitical balancing act in the region.
