Chinese state VLCCs inch towards Hormuz transit as Beijing pulls diplomatic strings
- Three laden Chinese VLCCs have moved towards the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of anchoring in the Middle East Gulf
- If they make it through, they would be the first Chinese state-owned tankers to leave the MEG since the conflict began
- Move comes as US and Iranian delegations are set to meet in Islamabad, with China reportedly playing a key mediating role
Beijing’s diplomatic push appears to be bearing fruit as stranded Chinese tankers make their first move towards Hormuz since the conflict began
