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Yemen government says it raised Houthis’ alleged use of Chinese tech with Beijing

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France-Presse, A. (2026, October 14). Yemen government says it raised Houthis’ alleged use of Chinese tech with Beijing. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3370919/yemen-government-says-it-raised-houthis-alleged-use-chinese-tech-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed

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Yemen's Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba stated that the Yemeni government discussed with China reports of the Houthi rebels attempting to use Chinese technology for weapon production. Zouba confirmed during a virtual press conference that Beijing showed interest in investigating these claims and emphasized their support for the Yemeni government. The discussion comes amid ongoing tensions and the involvement of Saudi Arabia in Yemen's civil war.
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Yemen's Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba announced on Wednesday that Beijing was informed about alleged attempts by the Houthi group to use Chinese-made technology for weapons production. This comes amid reports suggesting the Houthis are trying to produce advanced missiles and shipping documents listing a Chinese supplier were found with some parts. Zouba stated during a virtual press conference that China is cooperative and keen on investigating any information regarding dual-use products, which could be used for military purposes. The Yemeni government’s concerns highlight the escalating conflict in their long-running civil war, involving Saudi Arabia as a key supporter of the Yemeni government against the Iran-backed Houthis.

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A report says the group is trying to produce advanced missiles, and shipping documents listing a Chinese supplier were found with some parts The Yemeni government has spoken with Beijing about the Houthis’ alleged attempts to utilise Chinese-made technology for weapons, a Yemeni minister said on Wednesday, as the two sides’ long-running civil war escalates.
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Yemen government says it raised Houthis’ alleged use of Chinese tech with Beijing · assertive framing

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Yemen government says it raised Houthis’ alleged use of Chinese tech with Beijing asserted
it → say → Beijing
A report says the group is trying to produce advanced missiles, and shipping documents listing a Chinese supplier were found with some parts The Yemeni government has spoken with Beijing about the Houthis’ alleged attempts to utilise Chinese-made technology for weapons, a Yemeni minister said on Wednesday, as the two sides’ long-running civil war escalates. asserted
war → say → Wednesday
“The Chinese are partners and we have discussed with them about, you know, the use of dual products,” Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba said in response to an Agence France-Presse question about reports the Iran-backed group was trying to secure Chinese components to help manufacture weapons. asserted
group → discuss → weapons
“They were very keen for any sort of information so they can investigate it. asserted
they → investigate → it
Their support to the Yemeni government is clear,” Zouba added. asserted
Zouba → add → government
The minister spoke to journalists via a virtual press conference to address the war in Yemen, which has also drawn in the government’s main backer, Saudi Arabia. asserted
which → speak → backer
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