[The United Nations holds an emergency meeting on the Yemen issue and China calls for a ceasefire as soon as possible] September 12th, the United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting on the Yemen issue on the 10th. China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Cong said that China is concerned about the recent escalation of the situation in Yemen and urges all parties to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible and resolve differences through dialogue. China said that in the past week or so, the situation in Yemen and surrounding areas has escalated comprehensively. Currently, the situation in Yemen has reached a critical juncture. The international community should step up peace efforts and help Yemen embark on the road to lasting peace. The future and destiny of Yemen should be controlled by the Yemeni people themselves; dialogue and consultation must be fully promoted. China calls on all parties to the conflict to meet each other halfway, jointly promote the de-escalation of the situation, and create conditions for a political settlement of the Yemeni issue. China emphasizes that it always supports the maintenance of Yemen's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and is willing to continue to work with the international community to make unremitting efforts to politically resolve the Yemeni issue and achieve peace and development in Yemen. China will play a constructive role in promoting a comprehensive ceasefire and cessation of war in Yemen, starting national reconstruction, and promoting the region to achieve long-term peace and stability, restore development and prosperity. (CCTV News)