Chinaвђ™s Quest For Great Power: Ships, Oil, And ... May 2026

Safeguard the shipping lanes that carry 80% of its trade.

(e.g., Belt and Road Initiative, global oil prices) China’s Quest for Great Power: Ships, Oil, and ...

Investing in pipelines across Central Asia and Russia to bypass sea routes. 🏗️ Creating a New Order Safeguard the shipping lanes that carry 80% of its trade