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China is holding talks with Iran to ensure the passage of tankers carrying crude oil and liquefied natural gas from Qatar through the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted traffic in the strategic sea route.
Diplomatic sources say Beijing is seeking guarantees from Tehran for the movement of ships in the area. The fighting, which has entered its sixth day, has significantly restricted traffic in the strait.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important energy transport routes, with about a fifth of the global supply of oil and liquefied natural gas passing through it.
China relies heavily on supplies from the Middle East. About 45 percent of its oil imports pass through this sea route. For this reason, the traffic jam has raised concerns in Beijing.
Ship tracking data shows a tanker named Iron Maiden passed through the strait overnight after changing its identification signal to appear as a Chinese-owned vessel. However, international energy markets are looking for other safe passages to reduce uncertainty.
Talks between China and Iran aim to restore tanker traffic in one of the main hubs of global energy trade.
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