The Houthi Thing

[W8taminute]

...they have good relations with the Israelis and everyone else in the region.  Why should anyone want to target the Chinese?

I've seen some reports of China giving stern warnings to Israel.  They also gave a declaration at the international world court supporting Palestinian rights to armed conflict to throw off the yoke of colonialist expansion.  China also stated that what happened on October 7 is justified.  Madness!

https://thecradle.co/articles/china-backs-palestinians-right-to-armed-struggle-against-israeli-occupation

The Houthis won't target Chinese ships because China supports terrorism. 

[GDS_Starfury]

They also gave a declaration at the international world court supporting Palestinian rights to armed conflict to throw off the yoke of colonialist expansion.

Im sure the chinese will keep this in mind if/when they go for Taiwan.

[MengJiao]

...they have good relations with the Israelis and everyone else in the region.  Why should anyone want to target the Chinese?

I've seen some reports of China giving stern warnings to Israel.  They also gave a declaration at the international world court supporting Palestinian rights to armed conflict to throw off the yoke of colonialist expansion.  China also stated that what happened on October 7 is justified.  Madness!

They were getting along.  Israel is a major arms-supplier to China for example.

...they have good relations with the Israelis and everyone else in the region.  Why should anyone want to target the Chinese?

I've seen some reports of China giving stern warnings to Israel.  They also gave a declaration at the international world court supporting Palestinian rights to armed conflict to throw off the yoke of colonialist expansion.  China also stated that what happened on October 7 is justified.  Madness!

https://thecradle.co/articles/china-backs-palestinians-right-to-armed-struggle-against-israeli-occupation

The Houthis won't target Chinese ships because China supports terrorism. 

https://thecradle.co/articles/china-backs-palestinians-right-to-armed-struggle-against-israeli-occupation

The Houthis won't target Chinese ships because China supports terrorism. 

PS...i messed up the quotes somehow.  Anyway i was trying to say:
They were getting along.  Israel is a major arms-supplier to China for example.

Moreover, I wonder
Do the Houthis define themselves as terrorists?  Does China say it supports terrorism?
Are the Houthis and China really so exact about their mutual definition of terror and the
bonds of not shooting at each other this implies?
If so, why are the Chinese sending ships to escort their ships?
Or do the Chinese (like everyone else) suspect the Houthis are pretty much just shooting at
shipping in a fairly generic way?

[Windigo]

They also gave a declaration at the international world court supporting Palestinian rights to armed conflict to throw off the yoke of colonialist expansion.

Im sure the chinese will keep this in mind if/when they go for Taiwan.

What's a little hypocrisy?

[GDS_Starfury]

I dont think hypocrisy ever registers with communists.

[Windigo]

I dont think hypocrisy ever registers with communists.

or.... nm

[W8taminute]

They also gave a declaration at the international world court supporting Palestinian rights to armed conflict to throw off the yoke of colonialist expansion.

Im sure the chinese will keep this in mind if/when they go for Taiwan.

Exactly.

Do the Houthis define themselves as terrorists?

No I'm sure they don't define themselves as terrorists.  More like freedom fighters.  In any case they are a proxy of Iran.

Does China say it supports terrorism?

No and I'm sure most nations would never be so bold as to state support of terrorism.  However the speech they gave supporting the rights of people to rise up using any means necessary is pretty close to admitting support for terrorism.

They were getting along.

Key word "were". 

If so, why are the Chinese sending ships to escort their ships?

Great opportunity for China to showcase their pre-eminence on the world stage as a superpower.

Or do the Chinese (like everyone else) suspect the Houthis are pretty much just shooting at shipping in a fairly generic way?

I don't think the Houthis are shooting at ships in a generic way.  They made it clear when they declared war on Israel back in October that any ships suspected of heading towards Israeli ports are fair game.  Since the US, Britain, and France are sending military vessels into the area I bet the Chinese want to also point out they're a force to be reckoned with as well and deserve a spot on the international "peace keeping" stage.  (Note: my opinion, not based on a news report opinion)

[GDS_Starfury]

I wonder if the Chinese ships are even able to shoot.

[MengJiao]

I wonder if the Chinese ships are even able to shoot.

I imagine the Israeli weapons on the Chinese ships work just fine.  Israel is a major arms supplier to China.

And PS, old news but somewhat interesting:

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/15/red-sea-attack-fueled-ocean-freight-inflation-is-starting-to-reverse.html

[GDS_Starfury]

It's good to be informed

[W8taminute]

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Good dancing there guys.  Honorable and respectful.   

[Jarhead0331]

Red Sea tensions delaying shipment of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Colelctor's Edition boxed sets!

Lord Captains!

Unfortunately, due to increased international tensions in the Red Sea, our delivery of the Collector's Editions for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has been delayed by a couple of weeks.
We expect to provide you with the tracking numbers by the beginning of March and with the new expected delivery dates at around the end of the same month.

A few more details about the situation:

Your boxes are currently on their way from China, where they were manufactured, to logistical centers around the world. Distribution will commence from there.
With the Suez Canal, a critical piece of maritime infrastructure, currently being too dangerous to use, ships are forced to go around the whole of Africa, affecting our deliveries as well.

It will not affect the cost of your delivery or require any additional action from your side, but sadly there's nothing we can do to avoid this delay.

We deeply apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Now the Houthi's have done it. Unleash the Kraken!

[GDS_Starfury]

IYKYK

[steve58]

Hooties finally sink a ship.

https://twitter.com/Roman_o_Wojnie/status/1762927352001053159

https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2024/03/02/first-ship-sinks-in-red-sea-as-a-result-of-houthi-strikes-fuel-fertilizer-create-ecological-nightmare-n2170829

[GDS_Starfury]

two weeks later while in a storm....