Chinese ship crosses Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade

A Chinese commercial ship has crossed the strategically important Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East, ignoring the US blockade. This is considered the first time that a large tanker has left the Persian Gulf region during a war situation.

According to data from shipping companies MarineTraffic and Kpler, this tanker named 'Rich Starry' is owned by China's Shanghai Xuanrun Shipping Company Limited. The company is already on the US sanctions list.

Ship tracking data says that the ship set off from the port of Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates with about 250,000 barrels of methanol. How it crossed the strait despite strict surveillance by the US Navy has sparked widespread discussion in international diplomatic circles.

According to analysts, the Iran-US tensions that began in late February have had a major impact on global trade. Especially when the United States is trying to exert influence in the Strait of Hormuz, this move by China is being seen as a sign of strengthening China's strategic position.

According to them, this incident could not only increase military and diplomatic tensions, but also have a major impact on the global energy supply and trade system.