STC rises insurance fees for commercial cruises between China, Yemen

ADEN, Dec. 15 (YPA) – The UAE occupation on Tuesday directed its followers in the Southern Transitional Council in Aden, to raise insurance fees for commercial cruises between China and Yemen in a move that could drag Yemen’s province into a new international confrontation, Yemen New Portal reported, citing shipping sources

According to the Shipping sources at the UAE-controlled port of Aden, the council had approved raising fees from 3,000 dollars to 8,000 dollars.

These fees would reduce the import of Chinese goods, which are the backbone of Yemen’s life.

The UAE move came as China launched military and diplomatic moves aimed at gaining a foothold in Yemen’s strategic coastline, which stretches from Midi in the west to Mahrah to the east, passing through the south and over 2,500 kilometers

Earlier this week, China’s 36th PLA Navy Escort Task Group (ETG) recently carried out a sea and air coordinated hostage rescue drill in the western waters of the Gulf of Aden, CGTN reported.

According to Chinese media, the exercise was designed to test the force’s ability to deal with emergencies.

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