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Video. Could a 'Middle Corridor' trade route bypass the Red Sea?

Updated: 26/02/2024 - 11:32 GMT+1

As ships in the Suez Canal and Red Sea face attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, Europe and China explore options for a more secure supply chain.

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