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China relies heavily on maritime trade routes for its economic stability, as 90 percent of its trade in goods and 40 percent of its imported oil are transported by sea [1], [2]. Consequently, the security of these routes is a critical national interest and a key factor in the country's political stability [3], while shifts in supply chains away from China have impacted global logistics costs [4].
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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 3 facts
measurementChina transports 90 percent of its trade in goods and 40 percent of its imported oil by sea, making the security of sea routes a national interest.
measurementNinety percent of China's trade in goods and 40 percent of its imported oil are transported by sea, making the security of sea routes a political imperative and national interest.
claimPolitical stability in China depends heavily on maritime trade routes that require security provided by an expanded navy.
How Tariffs Are Reshaping Global Supply Chains in 2025 supplychainbrain.com 1 fact
measurementWalmart experienced a 5% increase in logistics costs due to the longer shipping routes required by diversifying its supplier base away from China.