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China Calls for Respect of Saudi Sovereignty Amid Houthi Attacks

Jul 20, 2026 05:59 AM CT Riyadh, Saudi Arabia diplomacy,china,saudi arabia,houthi attacks,sovereignty

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China's Foreign Ministry issued a statement affirming the sovereignty and security of Saudi Arabia in response to recent Houthi attacks. This diplomatic move highlights international concern over the spillover of the Iran-Israel conflict theater into the Arabian Peninsula, specifically regarding Houthi aggression against regional stability.

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China says that the sovereignty and security of Saudi Arabia should be respected China's foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that the sovereignty and security of Saudi Arabia and other countries should be respected, in response to a question regarding recent Houthi attacks on the Kingdom....

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Conducted attacks on Saudi Arabia, prompting international diplomatic response.

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