East Asia
Strait of Hormuz Closure and the Resulting Effects on Japan’s Energy Supply
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Israel attacks have had disastrous repercussions for Japan’s supply of oil.
China vies for Middle East Influence through Palestinian Support
In 1965, China became the first non-Arab nation to forge ties with the Palestinians. A couple decades later in 1988, China officially recognized Palestinian statehood.