Foreign Media: Chinese Oil Tanker Attacked for the First Time, Crude Oil Vessel on Fire Near Entrance of Strait of Hormuz
A large crude oil tanker owned by a Chinese company was attacked on May 4 near Al Jeer Port in the United Arab Emirates, at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire on the vessel's deck immediately afterward. The ship is clearly marked with the words "Chinese Owner and Crew."
It is reported that this marks the first time a Chinese-flagged oil tanker has been attacked. The involved parties said the incident was "psychologically difficult to accept." Currently, there is no disclosure regarding casualties or the identity of the attackers.
This event represents the first direct impact on China’s maritime shipping power in the region and may have profound implications for China’s energy import security and Middle East shipping policy.
Original Source: toutiao.com/article/1864540696105095/
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