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Donald Trump draws a red line in Hormuz. Will China dare cross it?

A US naval blockade on Iran has turned the Strait of Hormuz into a global flashpoint, significantly impacting China, the largest buyer of Iranian oil. While China officially urges restraint, its commercial actors are subtly testing the blockade's limits, creating a complex dynamic as the US aims to reshape global energy flows.

14 Apr 2026 3:57 pm