China defends role in global supply chains amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

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China's Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang asserted China's role as a stabilizer of global energy and fertilizer supply chains amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis. He emphasized China's commitment to maintaining manufacturing and supply chain stability contrary to Western claims of disruption.

China’s proactive role in stabilising global energy and fertiliser markets amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis shows the country is a defender of global supply chains, rather than a disruptive force as “hyped” by the West, Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang said on Monday. “The fact that Chinese manufacturing never falters or fails at critical moments fully proves that China is a participant, a builder and a defender of the global supply chain,” Ding said during the opening ceremony of the fourth China...