Behind China’s Rejection of a US-Led Naval Coalition in the Strait of Hormuz

Behind China’s Rejection of a US-Led Naval Coalition in the Strait of Hormuz

China has adopted a strategy of securing passage through bilateral channels, meaning that Beijing prefers to rely on domestic diplomacy and direct communication with Tehran to ensure the safety of its tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. This strategy has proven successful, as some Chinese ships continued to pass through despite the near-total closure of […] The post Behind China’s Rejection of a US-Led Naval Coalition in the Strait of Hormuz a…