China Demands Unimpeded Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Amid US Blockade Threat
Key Takeaways
- China calls for unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- It ties the passage to common international interests, security, and stability.
- The stance follows U.S. blockade threats and planned naval blocking of strait traffic.
China Demands Free Passage
China issued a firm demand for unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz as the US threatened a total blockade of Iranian ports.
“China says Strait of Hormuz security serves common interests China said on Monday that maintaining security and unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz is in the common interest of the international community”
Guo Jiakun told reporters that safeguarding the security, stability, and unimpeded passage serves the common interests of the international community.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route through which about one fifth of the world's oil and liquefied gas transport passes.
Guo also rejected reports that China had supplied weapons to Iran, calling them unfounded smear campaigns.
The US military planned to prevent ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports starting at 4:00 p.m. CEST.
COSCO Ships Turn Back
China's assumption of safe passage collapsed as COSCO container ships turned back from the Strait of Hormuz.
IRGC forces stopped three container ships of different nationalities.
The UN began building a humanitarian corridor while COSCO rerouted bookings through Jeddah.
Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang pressed for strong measures by the UAE to safeguard Chinese citizens and projects.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was scheduled to visit China for talks.
Trade and Diplomatic Tensions
The Hormuz crisis unfolded amid escalating trade tensions between China and the United States.
“In light of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz announced by U”
Guo Jiakun said that tariff wars have no winners.
The diplomatic mission was delayed by Trump, who stated his presence was required to oversee the Iran war.
Turkey expressed concerns about new rules for the Strait of Hormuz.
France and the United Kingdom planned a conference on a possible mission in the strait.
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