China: Envoy meets Houthi delegation in Muscat as Beijing begins mediation between Saudi Arabia and Yemen China began mediation between Saudi Arabia and Yemen on Thursday, when the Chinese envoy to the Middle East met the Sana'a delegation in the Omani capital, Muscat. Chinese President Xi Jinping said that Beijing is ready to work with Arab countries to restore stability in the region, following a statement by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Media outlets affiliated with the Houthi movement distributed photos from the meeting.