The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran and the Houthis' attack on Saudi shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait have raised concerns about the future of freedom of navigation.
Experts consider the implications for other crucial waterways, including the Strait of Malacca, the Taiwan Strait, the Panama Canal, the Suez Canal, and the Turkish Straits.
China's reliance on the Malacca Strait has shaped its strategy, with leader Xi Jinping seeking to reduce dependence on the route through diversified supply routes and overland corridors.
