The Cradle Posted on 28 February 2024 a commentary titled "China's Unexpected Gains from the Red Sea Crisis" by Giorgio Cafiero, CEO of Gulf State Analytics in Washington.
The author argues that by rejecting engagement with the US-led Operation Prosperity Guardian in the Red Sea has bolstered China's regional image as a defender of the Palestinian cause. China has capitalized on growing anger directed at the US and UK in the Islamic world and the Global South. China's political gains appear to trump any associated financial loses.
