China urged to strengthen navy escorts and find other routes to secure energy supply
Analysts are urging China to bolster its naval escort capabilities and explore alternative routes to ensure a stable energy supply, following disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The fragility of maritime chokepoints has been highlighted, impacting global shipments of oil, gas, and fertilizer, and contributing to rising inflation. An agreement involving Iran aims to ensure safe passage through the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman for 60 days. AI
