China & Yemen
54 shared events · Importance 13 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026
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International
China: Held direct talks with Houthis to secure safe passage for its tankers; called for renewed negotiations.
Yemen: Internationally recognized government said prepared for escalation with Houthis; condemned Houthi actions.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
International
China: China is reportedly exempt from fees and has held direct talks with the Houthis, securing safe passage for its tankers, which benefits its oil imports from Saudi Arabia.
Yemen: Yemen's internationally recognized government has accused the Houthis and Iran, warning of the threat to global shipping, but has limited control over the situation.
Jul 24, 2026 · 52 articles
International
China: Two Chinese supertankers carrying Saudi oil transited the Red Sea; Chinese refiner Sinopec chartered vessels.
Yemen: Home to Houthi rebels; the conflict has drawn in regional powers and disrupted shipping.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
International
China: Sharply reduced refinery runs and halted fuel exports, contributing to global supply tightness.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis have attacked Saudi vessels, threatening the Bab el-Mandeb strait. This adds to supply concerns.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
International
China: Accused of provocations in South China Sea, defended its claims, held talks with U.S. and ASEAN.
Yemen: Houthi blockade on Saudi Arabia opened new front in conflict.
Jul 19, 2026 · 131 articles
International
China: China is a major oil importer affected by supply disruptions. It has suspended strategic reserve purchases and may face higher energy costs.
Yemen: Yemen is the base for Houthi attacks on Saudi shipping, escalating the conflict. It suffers from Saudi strikes and humanitarian crisis.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
China: Sharply reduced refinery runs and halted fuel exports, contributing to global supply tightness.
Yemen: Houthi blockade at Bab el-Mandeb affects shipping, adding to supply disruptions.
Mar 08, 2026 · 27 articles
International
China: China is the main buyer of Iranian oil and faces US threats of economic consequences if it continues trade, risking tensions with Washington.
Yemen: Yemen is the base for Houthi attacks, contributing to regional instability.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 articles
International
China: China is subject to new U.S. tariffs, adding to trade frictions and economic uncertainty.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis reportedly struck Saudi oil tankers, escalating Gulf conflict and disrupting shipping.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China called for an end to hostilities and supports Pakistan's mediation. It is concerned about disruptions to trade routes and has economic interests in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked Saudi oil facilities and downed a Saudi drone, threatening Red Sea shipping. The conflict adds a new front to the US-Iran tensions.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
China: China is a major buyer of Gulf oil and has diplomatic influence. It benefits from discounted Iranian oil but avoids military involvement.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels are attacking Saudi and shipping targets, expanding the conflict. The internationally recognized government is also under attack.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
International
China: Ambassador met with Iranian officials; China is a major oil importer affected by Hormuz closure.
Yemen: Houthi attacks on shipping and Saudi targets; humanitarian crisis worsens.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
Business
China: Major buyer of Middle Eastern crude; reluctant to use Sidi Kerir due to high freight costs and long voyages.
Yemen: Houthi blockade in Red Sea continues to constrain Saudi exports, affecting regional oil flows.
Aug 18, 2026 · 7 articles
International
China: China abstained from the vote, indicating non-alignment with the US position.
Yemen: Yemen remains the base of Houthi operations; the conflict exacerbates humanitarian and economic crises.
Jul 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is a major oil importer and has been warned by Trump, while also being accused of providing support to Iran.
Yemen: Yemen-based Houthis have attacked Saudi tankers, opening a new front and threatening Red Sea shipping.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
International
China: China is noted as relatively insulated from the war's impact, benefiting from its own resilience.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis, aligned with Iran, announced a naval blockade on Saudi shipments, disrupting trade.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China relaxed fuel export controls, potentially affecting global oil supply and demand dynamics.
Yemen: Yemen is the base of the Houthis, which is using the country's territory to launch attacks on Saudi shipping. The conflict continues to destabilize the region.
Aug 05, 2026 · 31 articles
International
China: China>>> is a significant economic partner for Iran>>> and has been involved in diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Its tankers are now transiting the strait under new Iranian rules.
Yemen: Israel>>>'s military intercepted an aerial target from Yemen>>>, indicating another front in the broader regional conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
Business
China: China's crude imports have slumped, which may limit oil price gains due to demand elasticity and high inventories.
Yemen: Yemen is the base of Houthi operations; the conflict there contributes to regional instability.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China has reduced crude imports due to the conflict, impacting global oil demand.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels threaten Red Sea shipping, escalating conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
China: China's ample crude inventories may reduce near-term purchases, a bearish factor for oil.
Yemen: Home to Houthi rebels who have threatened shipping in the Red Sea, adding to energy supply risks.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
Business
China: AI startups surged on domestic chip developments. Potential U.S. import ban on components.
Yemen: Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia threatened oil supplies.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
International
China: A Chinese company's building in Kuwait was hit by an Iranian strike, killing one worker.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and attacked Saudi energy facilities, contributing to regional instability and threatening Red Sea shipping.
Feb 08, 2026 · 308 articles
International
China: China called for talks and is a major oil importer affected by supply disruptions. It has not taken a direct role.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis are Iran allies who could close the Bab al-Mandeb strait, threatening Red Sea shipping.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
International
China: China is a potential alternative partner for Saudi nuclear development; the deal sidelines Chinese involvement.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels are attacking Saudi oil tankers, escalating regional conflict and threatening oil shipments.
Mar 09, 2018 · 305 articles
Accidents
China: The vessel's owners are believed to be Shanghai-based, linking China to the incident.
Yemen: The vessel reported difficulties off Yemen, and the area is affected by conflict, complicating response.
Aug 01, 2026 · 97 articles
International
China: China benefits from reduced U.S. carrier presence in the Asia-Pacific, potentially increasing its regional influence, though the absence may be temporary.
Yemen: Yemen is the location of Houthi attacks on U.S. ships.
Aug 13, 2026 · 75 articles
International
China: China is a major oil importer and has called for restoring normal passage. It has influence over Iran but is not directly involved.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis is attacking shipping, complicating the situation. The conflict there could escalate, affecting regional stability.
Mar 09, 2018 · 316 articles
International
China: China has called for restraint and is a major importer of Middle Eastern oil, affected by supply disruptions.
Yemen: Yemen is the base of the Houthis, which has opened a new front by threatening Red Sea shipping, exacerbating global energy supply risks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
International
China: Major buyer of Iranian oil; potential secondary sanctions could escalate tensions.
Yemen: Yemen is the base for Houthi attacks, and the conflict risks reigniting civil war, further destabilizing the region.
Aug 02, 2026 · 162 articles
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