China declined a U.S. request to take joint international action to counter missile attacks on global shipping by Houthi rebels in Yemen, a senior American diplomat said Thursday. Instead, Beijing reportedly encouraged the Iranian-backed Houthis to target non-Chinese vessels, according to U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell.
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China rejects US plea for action on Houthi shipping attacks

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China declines U.S. request to join forces against Houthi shipping attacks, instead urging them to target non-Chinese vessels.

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