# China voices concern over rising Yemen, Red Sea tensions

https://mins.news/en/item/58648

- CGTN, 2026-09-14 08:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-14/China-voices-concern-over-rising-Yemen-Red-Sea-tensions-1QqRJgkcDRK/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> China says it is deeply concerned about escalating tensions in Yemen and the Red Sea, which have caused civilian casualties and damage to energy and other civilian facilities. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun called attacks on livelihood-related civilian sites unacceptable and urged restraint, dialogue and rapid de-escalation.

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