China launches maritime security research after Strait of Hormuz crisis

In response to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, which has highlighted weaknesses in global trade, China has initiated new research on maritime security. This initiative aims to protect access to ports and investments in critical minerals. Following the start of the Iran war in late February, the Strait of Hormuz has been largely closed, affecting approximately 20% of the world's oil and gas supply. Cosco, a major shipping company, will partner with Shanghai Jiao Tong University to evaluate how international maritime chokepoints impact China's supply chains. Furthermore, the PetroChina Planning and Engineering Institute, in collaboration with Tsinghua University, will investigate the involvement of state-owned enterprises in ensuring national energy security in a changing global environment.