On January 5, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked about the situation in southern Yemen. Lin Jian said that China has taken note of the statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE's response, and appreciates that both Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia emphasized respect for each other's sovereignty and security. The international community generally recognizes the legitimate government of Yemen. China has always supported maintaining the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Yemen, welcomed the holding of a dialogue meeting between the various factions in southern Yemen in Riyadh, and called on all parties to maintain calm and restraint, insist on resolving differences and disputes through political dialogue, and create conditions for the early restoration of peace and tranquillity in Yemen.

On January 5, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked about the situation in southern Yemen. Lin Jian said that China has taken note of the statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE's response, and appreciates that both Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia emphasized respect for each other's sovereignty and security. The international community generally recognizes the legitimate government of Yemen. China has always supported maintaining the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Yemen, welcomed the holding of a dialogue meeting between the various factions in southern Yemen in Riyadh, and called on all parties to maintain calm and restraint, insist on resolving differences and disputes through political dialogue, and create conditions for the early restoration of peace and tranquillity in Yemen.