10.15
·Verified
·Importance III
·Sources 1
According to Radio France Internationale (RFI), the Yemeni government has formally expressed concern to the Chinese government over the Houthis' suspected use of Chinese-made technology to produce weapons. The question of the origin of the relevant weapons technology has drawn attention and diplomatic engagement regarding the regional situation.
10.14
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Yemen
On October 14, Yemeni Foreign Minister Zubaidi confirmed to AFP that the Yemeni government has approached Beijing over allegations that Houthi forces used Chinese components to manufacture weapons; the weapons investigation organization CAR disclosed that among the seized cargo were custom parts corresponding to Iranian ballistic missiles, and the shipping documents listed a Chinese supplier, but the tracing has not yet been verified, and the existing materials are insufficient to prove the involvement of the Chinese government in supplying weapons.