China tests Arctic route to bypass Strait of Hormuz

A Chinese container ship has taken the Arctic sea route for the first time.

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This path avoids the currently blocked Strait of Hormuz to reach Europe.

Beijing is exploring a strategic alternative amid geopolitical tensions.

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