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Under the attack of the Houthis, the top five shipping companies dared to take the Red Sea route, and only China COSCO remained

author:A short drama by Xuan Entong

Title: Nautical shocks: An in-depth analysis of the Houthi attack on Yemen

Under the attack of the Houthis, the top five shipping companies dared to take the Red Sea route, and only China COSCO remained

Hey friends, today we're going to talk about the big thing that made the international press blow up — you know, the December 16 Houthi attack on an Israeli merchant ship. This is not a small fight, but a direct shake to the overall situation of the global shipping industry and international politics.

Under the attack of the Houthis, the top five shipping companies dared to take the Red Sea route, and only China COSCO remained

Let's start with the details. In this sudden attack, an Israeli merchant ship laden with cargo was attacked as it crossed the Red Sea. Imagine a huge ship that should be moving quietly on the sea, and suddenly the alarm goes off, and the crew is scrambling to deal with it - the scene is extremely tense. The good news is that there are no casualties, but this is a serious wake-up call.

Under the attack of the Houthis, the top five shipping companies dared to take the Red Sea route, and only China COSCO remained

As soon as this happened, the shipping companies were busy checking their safety measures. No one wants to be the next target, after all, safety is always a top priority. And guess what, the world's top five shipping companies have come out in a row to express their strong opposition to this kind of sabotage.

Under the attack of the Houthis, the top five shipping companies dared to take the Red Sea route, and only China COSCO remained

But you know what? China's COSCO Shipping has shown admirable courage and professionalism! They have announced that they will continue to insist on passing through the Red Sea route, which is like telling the world: "We have the ability to protect our team." This not only reflects the mainland's image of being confident and stable in international affairs, but also demonstrates our diplomatic strategy of making friends and being impartial and selfless.

Having said that, Israel has indeed gone a bit too far in this matter. Their aggressive actions may discourage many shipping companies from risking their passage through the Red Sea route – too much disruption to business! As for the Houthis, although their methods are somewhat extreme, it seems that they are also well-planned and responsible.

As for the US imperialists? I am afraid that they will have to reassess how old they are in the international military field. After all, now it seems that their so-called "military hegemony" is not so monolithic. It even feels like the world's anti-hegemonic camp has tacitly joined forces to create trouble for the United States - what a complicated, changeable and exciting situation!

In short, friends, we need to keep a clear head at such times. Don't underestimate the ripple effects behind any one event – every wave could be a sign that the tide is changing direction!

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