Dai Bing, Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, spoke at the Security Council open meeting on Yemen on the 15th, urging the international community to adhere to the general direction of a political solution to the Yemen issue. Dai Bing said that in the past month, the situation in Yemen has continued to deteriorate, the confrontation between the parties has intensified, and cross-border attacks and air strikes have escalated in turns. China is deeply concerned about this and urges all parties to cease fire and stop violence immediately. All parties to the conflict should strictly abide by international humanitarian law, protect civilians and civilian facilities and refrain from any action that exacerbates tensions. The Security Council has the obligation to pay attention to the situation in Yemen and the region and play its due role in promoting the downgrading of the conflict. He said that no matter how big the challenges are, the international community should unswervingly adhere to the general direction of a political solution to the Yemeni issue. The UN special envoy for Yemen glend Berri said that he would start consultations with all parties on multiple tracks. China welcomes this and hopes that he will help the parties to the conflict enhance mutual trust and restart dialogue. The road map for peace in Yemen should be operational and reflect the direction of political settlement in combination with the actual situation on the ground. All parties to the conflict should demonstrate political will and cooperate with the special envoy without preconditions. The conflict in Yemen has been postponed so far, and no party can "win take all". Insisting on military means will only lead to both losses. I hope all parties to the conflict can make a wise choice. Countries in relevant regions should also play a positive role in promoting peace and talks. Dai Bing pointed out that Yemen faces multiple challenges such as food security, epidemic, oil supply and unemployment. Alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and saving the Yemeni economy are urgent tasks facing the international community. The international community should provide assistance to Yemen in a more effective and sustainable manner. The United Nations recently launched the Yemen economic framework action to implement short-term, medium and long-term relief in stages. China supports this action. It is hoped that the international community, including donor countries, will strengthen coordination with the United Nations system, increase support for Yemen and maintain humanitarian projects in Yemen. (Xinhua News Agency)