Strait of Hormuz crisis
Coverage of Strait of Hormuz crisis in the Nexus archive.
- China is a clear winner from Trump’s war in Middle East, report concludes
China has emerged as the sole winner in Asia from the strait of Hormuz crisis, according to a report by the Asia Group thinktank. The report highlights China's resilience to energy shocks due to its stockpiles and renewables industry, as well as its potential gains from global solar and EV trends.
- Many wind and solar power plants in China are strangled amid global energy crisis: report
China is wasting significant wind and solar energy due to inflexible grid management that prioritizes coal as a stabilizing power source, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. The wasted clean energy could meet the electricity needs of France, amid a global energy shortage linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
- The possible return of Somali pirates poses a new problem for the shipping industry
The possible return of Somali pirates is creating a new challenge for the shipping industry, coinciding with existing concerns over the Strait of Hormuz crisis.