The key facts

  • China spoke out against strikes on civilian targets, including civil aviation airports
  • The Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense and Abha International Airport
  • Beijing urged the 'relevant' parties to dialogue and negotiations

Beijing's position

China has once again stated its opposition to strikes on civilian targets, including airports, amid attacks by the Yemeni Houthi movement on Saudi Arabia. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told journalists that Beijing is 'deeply' concerned about the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and opposes attacks on civilian targets, including civil aviation airports. China called on the 'relevant' parties to resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiations in order to restore peace and calm in the region 'as soon as possible' (as reported by Anadolu).

The Houthis' statements

On Tuesday, the Houthis said they had attacked several targets inside Saudi Arabia using ballistic missiles and drones. Among the targets named were the Saudi Ministry of Defense and Abha International Airport. Anadolu cites the group's statement; the publication contains no independent confirmation of the scale of the attacks.