ISTANBUL China on Monday called on all parties in the Red Sea to keep the shipping lanes safe, noting that Beijing will continue to contribute to the peace efforts in the Red Sea. Beijing’s remarks came in response to a media query that suggested China may have an agreement with Iran, which backs Houthi rebels in Yemen, not to attack Chinese-owned ships. “The Red Sea waters are important routes for international trade in goods and energy,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a news