Attacks in the Red Sea Are Reconfiguring Global Trade Again
Odd Lots
Why is China standing down on this issue?
The reason China may be standing down in this issue is that it wants the United States to be focused on the Middle East and get stuck there, redirecting attention away from Asia. China's economy is largely dependent on global trade, particularly in manufactured goods, and it stands to lose significantly if trade is obstructed. The shift in China's focus from solely economic growth to a more politically and power-driven orientation suggests that its goal is to create enough havoc on the United States and its allies to force them into military conflicts that may not directly impact their strategic goals.
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