[China calls on all parties in Yemen to immediately cease fire and cease the war and return to diplomatic negotiations at an early date] On September 17, Sun Lei, charge d'affaires of the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations, spoke at the Security Council's emergency public meeting on Yemen on the 15th, calling on all parties to remain calm and restrained, cease fire and war immediately, avoid taking actions that aggravate tensions, and return to the right track of diplomatic negotiations at an early date. Sun Lei said that the situation in Yemen, Bab el-Mandeb Strait and surrounding areas has undergone new and major changes in recent days. Large-scale fighting between the Yemeni government and the Houthi armed forces continues, actual control of the strategic islands in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has been transferred, and important Saudi oil pipelines have been attacked by drones. The conflicts have intensified. China is deeply concerned about the rapid and continuous escalation of the conflict. China always supports the maintenance of the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Yemen and Saudi Arabia, and firmly opposes attacks on civilian infrastructure, including energy, during armed conflicts. China emphasizes that the red line for protecting civilians and civilian facilities must not be breached under any circumstances. The Red Sea waters and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are important international cargo and energy transportation channels. It is the common responsibility of all parties to maintain normal shipping order in the relevant waters. China firmly opposes any attack on civilian ships. The navigation rights of merchant ships of all countries in the Red Sea waters in accordance with international law should be respected by all parties. Sun Lei pointed out that the current situation in Yemen is on the verge of a comprehensive escalation. The fundamental solution to the navigation safety risks in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait is to eliminate armed conflicts on land and achieve lasting peace. No matter how big the differences are, we should find a way out at the negotiation table rather than fighting it out amidst gunfire. The Gulf countries have unique advantages and successful practices in mediating and resolving the Yemen issue. China supports them in playing a greater role in mediating and mediating the current conflict. Sun Lei said that this round of escalation of the situation in Yemen and surrounding areas occurred against the background of intensified instability in the overall situation in the Middle East. China supports regional countries in developing good-neighborly and friendly relations, adhering to a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept, strengthening peace and security dialogue, exploring the reshaping of the regional security architecture, promoting comprehensive governance of regional common security, and jointly building a new security architecture in the Middle East. China is willing to work with all parties to make unremitting efforts to maintain the safety of international waterways, quell the war in the Middle East, and restore regional security and stability.