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The Red Sea crisis underscores the volatility of a critical global trade route intertwined with regional conflicts and great power rivalries. While China continues to grow its naval and economic footprint in the region, its diplomacy appears restrained, focusing on economic development rather than military intervention.

For global economies, especially those relying on the Suez Canal and Red Sea passage, the mounting tensions pose substantial risks—potentially driving up costs, disrupting supply chains, and reshaping the geopolitical landscape of maritime trade. As international actors navigate these complex waters, the hope remains that diplomacy and strategic restraint will prevail over further escalation.