# Houthi demands leave Chinese firms in a dilemma, analyst warns

https://mins.news/en/item/140043

- South China Morning Post, 2026-11-12 04:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3374144/houthi-rebels-fresh-demands-put-chinese-firms-dilemma-analyst-warns

> Escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels in Yemen has put many listed Hong Kong and mainland Chinese companies in a dilemma. The Houthis are ordering foreign businesses to register with a local body to avoid becoming targets of military strikes. An analyst says companies operating in the oil-rich region should give the situation serious attention.

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