No, the Suez Canal did not completely block the way for China or other boats to transport goods to the other side of the earth. However, it did cause significant disruptions and delays in global trade when a massive container ship, the MV Ever Given, got stuck in the canal on March 23, 2021. The ship's grounding blocked traffic in both directions, preventing other vessels from passing through the canal. This incident impacted various countries' supply chains and resulted in a backlog of ships waiting to transit. The blockage was eventually resolved with the ship being refloated and traffic resumed, but it caused temporary disruptions and highlighted the vulnerability of global trade routes.
