China denounces recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and urges dialogue
China's foreign ministry condemned the latest Houthi strikes that hit Saudi Arabia, calling for restraint and diplomatic solutions.
China's foreign ministry, represented by spokeswoman Mao Ning, publicly condemned the Houthi attacks that inflicted heavy casualties in Saudi Arabia. Mao appealed to the involved sides to refrain from measures that would further inflame regional tensions and to pursue peaceful resolution through negotiation. The most recent incident involved a missile strike on Riyadh's international airport, killing one person and wounding eleven others, occurring a day after another attack forced the airport's closure.
These assaults represent a marked escalation in the Yemen conflict, where Saudi Arabia supports the internationally recognised Yemeni government against the Iran-backed Houthis. The militant group has also increased attacks on Saudi oil installations and Red Sea tankers, underscoring the growing volatility in the region.
Why it matters
The condemnation highlights international concern over rising Middle East tensions and the risk of broader conflict.
How this story developed
- Oct 5 Yemeni government troops capture key positions on Bab el-Mandeb Strait
- Oct 9 Death toll confirmed at three Saudi nationals.
- Oct 10 A blast was reported at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, prompting an evacuation, with no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
- Oct 10 A second missile strike on the same airport occurred within the week, leading to renewed flight cancellations and heightened travel warnings.
- Oct 11 Death toll rises to 12 and injuries exceed 300.
- Oct 11 He added that GCC members stand united alongside Saudi Arabia, expressing full support for all measures undertaken to protect its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents.
- Oct 11 A missile attack blamed on Houthi fighters hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing 12 people and wounding more than 300.
- Oct 11 Saudi authorities extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport.
- Oct 11 The strike on the Riyadh passenger terminal sparked a fire and prompted air-defence interception of a missile nearby. The Houthi movement said the attack responded to Saudi aggression, including a recent strike on Sanaa airport. The incident follows a larger assault the previous day that injured over 300 people and disrupted travel, prompting foreign executives to withdraw from the World Petroleum Congress. Saudi authorities assure heightened security for the upcoming World Petroleum Congress and the Future Investment Initiative.
- Oct 11 Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority says 12 people were killed and 309 injured in a Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid airport.
- Oct 11 He also named King Fahd Airport in Dammam, an Aramco‑affiliated petrol station and a refinery in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region as targets.
- Oct 11 A second projectile hit the airport a day after the missile strike, raising the death toll to 13.
- Oct 12 A Pakistani national died in the latest projectile strike.
- Oct 12 The Omani embassy thanked Saudi authorities for the medical care provided to an injured Omani doctor.
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