China tracking developments in the Red Sea

China's Ministry of Commerce says it's keeping an eye on developments in the Red Sea. Beijing claims it's willing to provide assistance to affected foreign trade enterprises. A spokesperson for the ministry released a statement saying it hopes all parties will work together to ensure security along the major shipping route. Houthi - a militant group from Yemen - have been targeting Israeli-linked ships and disrupting a vital commercial waterway in retaliation for Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. The United States launched strikes on the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in response.