https://freerepublic.com/tag/chinafan/ en-us Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:05:58 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4374857/posts A Chinese tanker under US sanctions passed though the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, defying Washington's naval blockade that began on Monday. After circling the area late on Monday and initially turning back, the 600ft long vessel passed through the waterway on Tuesday. Daily Mail https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4374857/posts#comment Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:05:58 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/4374869/posts A Chinese tanker under US sanctions passed though the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, defying Washington's naval blockade that began on Monday. After circling the area late on Monday and initially turning back, the 600ft long vessel passed through the waterway on Tuesday. Oil tanker Rich Starry is owned by Shanghai Xuanrun Shipping Co Ltd. and became a target for US sanctions because it was used to transport Iranian crude. Rich Starry is a medium-range tanker that is carrying about 250,000 barrels of methanol, according to the data. It loaded the cargo at its last port of call, the UAE's... daily mail https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/4374869/posts#comment Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:51:12 GMT