Tensions in the Middle East are raising fears of Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz. China, a major energy importer, could be impacted, but it has diversified energy sources.

The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could try to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important oil chokepoint. The strait is between Oman and Iran. About 20 ...

China is highly unlikely to use its navy to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz if Iran threatens to close it as Middle East tensions rise, a top US analyst told reporters Monday. Although China ...

Despite strong Sino-Iranian ties, the Middle East’s importance for China’s economy, and Beijing’s growing diplomatic profile in the region, the PRC government generally stood aside during the ...

The Strait of Hormuz also brings 25% of ammonia, 20% of DAP, 10% of MAP and 30% of sulfur global exports. Taylor says an important factor would be the timing.

"If the U.S. is bent on imposing tariffs, China will fight to the end, and this is China's consistent official stance," said ...

It sounds utterly reckless, almost suicidal for global stability: blocking the Strait of Hormuz would deal a devastating blow ...

Iran's military denied on Monday being behind attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman last week, and said if it decided to block Strait of Hormuz, a vital gateway in the Gulf for the oil ...

Closing the Strait of Hormuz is one of the ways Iran could retaliate after the U.S. bombed three of the country’s nuclear sites. Here’s what that would mean.

DUBAI (Reuters) -Hardline Iranian lawmaker Esmail Kosari said any closure of the Strait of Hormuz was still under review but no decision has yet been made, in comments carried by Iran's state ...

The Strait of Hormuz is bordered by active, assertive states such as Iran, which means the potential for interstate conflict is relatively high.