US: Chinese Firm Aids Houthi Attacks With Imagery

The U.S. government has accused Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. Ltd. (CGSTL), a Chinese company with military ties, of directly providing satellite imagery to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen to help them target U.S. warships and commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Officials say the assistance continues despite repeated U.S. warnings to Beijing, highlighting what they call China's 'empty claims to support peace.' The State Department asserts that CGSTL's support enables ongoing Houthi attacks on U.S. and allied interests and urges global partners to evaluate China based on its actions. China's embassy in Washington has declined to comment on the situation, and CGSTL has not issued a public statement. These developments occur amid escalating U.S.-China tensions, including a growing trade war and reciprocal tariffs. The case has raised broader concerns about China's support for adversarial regimes and its impact on global security.