Beijing ready to cooperate with Yemen

SANAA
Shao Zheng, chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy to Yemen, rejected reports that equipment and components linked to the Houthi group’s missile programs had been supplied by Chinese companies, dismissing the allegations as baseless.
He stressed that Beijing maintains strict controls on exports of dual-use materials and complies with relevant UN Security Council resolutions. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Shao said China was prepared to receive any information or reports provided by the Yemeni government concerning the allegations and conduct a comprehensive investigation.
He explained that Beijing had repeatedly informed the Yemeni government of its willingness to examine any evidence or reports related to the matter and investigate them thoroughly. The Chinese diplomat also said his country was closely monitoring military developments in Yemen and continued to support the internationally recognized Yemeni government, as well as the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity.
He urged the Houthis to abandon military action and return to peaceful dialogue. Shao said China and Yemen are celebrating the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations this year, noting that Beijing is working to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Yemen in political, economic, cultural, educational, scientific and other fields.
He described Yemen as a close friend, brotherly nation and valued partner, expressing China’s readiness to build on seven decades of diplomatic relations to deepen cooperation across various sectors. The two countries recently organized several events to mark the anniversary, including seminars, interviews and press conferences.
Shao noted that many Yemenis, including government officials, had praised bilateral relations, with some describing the friendship between China and Yemen as deeper than the ocean as and higher than the mountains.
He expressed hope that relations would continue to grow stronger.