China and Djibouti Issue Joint Statement on Red Sea Navigation

• China and Djibouti issued a joint statement on ensuring freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
• This marks Beijing's first formal statement with a Red Sea nation regarding the US-Iran war fallout.
• China supports 'constructive efforts' to ensure safe and open international shipping lanes.
• Chinese analysts believe the situation in the Red Sea does not yet require direct naval escorts.
• Both nations aim to prevent regional tensions from escalating further into the Red Sea region.