China seeks synergies with Central Asia as manufacturing faces Strait of Hormuz crisis challenges

13.04.2026

The Strait of Hormuz oil crisis impact on China manufacturing presents a critical challenge for global supply chains and industrial competitiveness. This narrow waterway represents one of the world's most critical energy transit corridors, facilitating approximately 21% of global petroleum liquids movement according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This narrow waterway,...