China Tankers Head to Red Sea Chokepoint Despite Houthi Attacks

Two China-owned oil tankers carrying Saudi crude are continuing toward the Red Sea via Bab el Mandeb despite overnight attacks by Houthi militants. The incident raises shipping and security risk in a critical chokepoint, likely increasing short-term volatility in energy logistics and crude supply flows.

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Two China-owned oil tankers carrying Saudi crude are continuing toward the Red Sea via Bab el Mandeb despite overnight attacks by Houthi militants. The incident raises shipping and security risk in a critical chokepoint, likely increasing short-term volatility in energy logistics and crude supply flows.