[뉴욕=뉴스핌] Correspondent Kim Min-jung = U.S. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan plans to visit Thailand and meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss the attack on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on an official in the Joe Biden administration. It was quoted and reported on the 25th (local time).
Biden administration officials explained that since the start of the war in Gaza, they have been asking the Chinese government to convey a message to the Iranian government to prevent the conflict from spreading. These officials said the Chinese government is working on this, but they are not aware of the specific details of the talks it is having with the Iranian government. The U.S. government believes that Iran is providing weapons and funds to the Houthi rebels.
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John Kirby, the White House National Security Council (NSC) strategic communications coordinator, said on the 23rd, “China has influence in Iran and can have conversations with Iran that we cannot,” and added, “We must stop the flow of weapons and military supplies to the Houthis.” “We will welcome China’s constructive role in using its influence and accessibility to do this,” he emphasized.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said the previous day, “China is deeply concerned about the recent escalation of conflict in the Red Sea and has been in contact with various parties to ease tensions,” adding, “We urge an end to sabotage of civilian vessels.” “We urge the parties involved to avoid adding fuel to the fire in the Red Sea and jointly safeguard the safety of the Red Sea route in accordance with the law,” he said.
Spokesperson Wang then said that the United Nations did not authorize the use of force against Yemen and emphasized that each country must respect Yemen’s sovereignty.
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2024-01-25 17:34:00
