Learning From the US in the Middle East For War In The Pacific
Learning From the US in the Middle East For War In The Pacific
As Beijing studies U.S. wars in the Middle East to prepare for a potential conflict with Taiwan, Washington remains distracted by secondary conflicts.
On May 7, Chinese state-run media Global Times reported that a cease-fire had been reached between the United States and Yemen’s Houthi movement, a development expected to restore maritime security and ensure the free flow of international shipping. This is crucial to Beijing’s interests, particularly as the ongoing U.S. tariff war continues to reduce China’s export volumes.
Although U.S. President Donald Trump said the Houthis had approached his administration to end hostilities, Global Times credited Oman as the key peace broker, downplaying Trump’s role and denying the United States any credit for the breakthrough. The article went on to emphasize that Houthi leaders had issued defiant statements clarifying that their operations against Israel would continue, framing their campaign as support for Gaza. This narrative, portraying the United States as neither victorious nor effective, appears designed to prevent Washington from claiming a diplomatic or strategic win.
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