China Calls in Shipping Giants Amid Panama Canal Tensions | China in Focus
Published: March 11, 2026
Duration: 23:20
China is calling in executives from the world's two largest shipping firms to discuss rising shipping costs and international disruptions tied to the Iran conflict. The move also comes as both firms take over key Panama Canal ports.
President Donald Trump says the United States will keep the Strait of Hormuz open for countries that rely on it, including China.
China depends on the Strait of Hormuz more than any other nation for crude oil. Trump said the strait must stay open, but Iran threatens closure. What would continued disruptions mean for China? Experts w...
President Donald Trump says the United States will keep the Strait of Hormuz open for countries that rely on it, including China.
China depends on the Strait of Hormuz more than any other nation for crude oil. Trump said the strait must stay open, but Iran threatens closure. What would continued disruptions mean for China? Experts w...