Article #8984

South China Morning Post - World News

South China Morning Post - World News

Title China can offer Gulf states more than just a security umbrella Source South China Morning Post - World News
Description The Iran war has delivered a systemic shock to the Gulf’s security architecture and economic miracle. Two taboos were rapidly broken. The Strait of Hormuz, which carries roughly one-fifth of global oil consumption and close to a quarter of seaborne crude, was paralysed for sustained periods. Iranian strikes reached deep into Gulf territory, hitting ports, energy terminals and airports with a frequency that exceeded attacks on Israel. War-risk insurance premiums and tanker charter rates surged...
Link https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3350366/china-can-offer-gulf-states-more-just-security-umbrella?utm_source=rss_feed Published At 2026-04-23 08:30:09 (2 days ago)
Created At 2026-04-23 08:32:14 Updated At 2026-04-23 08:32:14