Stimson published on 12 August 2025 an analysis titled "China Sends Houthis Dual-Use Technology to Boost Influence and Undercut the US" by Mohammad Salami, International Institute for Global Strategic Analysis.
China is providing the Houthis with dual-use technologies such as satellite imagery and drone components, complicating US maritime security efforts in the Red Sea. In return, China has secured safe passage for its vessels.
China's policy is to discredit US policies, emphasize neutrality, and appeal to Arab and Global South audiences.
