U.S. farmers report severe fertilizer shortages linked to Middle Eastern conflicts. Meanwhile, China is reportedly moving forward with the Kra Isthmus Canal in Thailand and the Funan-Techo Canal in Cambodia to bypass the Strait of Malacca.
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U.S. farmers report severe fertilizer shortages linked to Middle Eastern conflicts. Meanwhile, China is reportedly moving forward with the Kra Isthmus Canal in Thailand and the Funan-Techo Canal in Cambodia to bypass the Strait of Malacca.
Global Choke Points, China and Canal Projects
Michael Yon discusses the seven strategic naval choke points, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca. He notes that China is working on alternative routes, such as a canal across the Kra Isthmus in Thailand and a new canal in Cambodia off the Mekong River. These projects are part of a broader Chinese strategy to bypass U.S.-controlled maritime routes and secure their own trade lines.