Xi Jinping Condemns US Naval Blockade on Iran, Calls for Peaceful Coexistence
Key Takeaways
- Xi urged against returning to the law of the jungle amid Trump's Iran actions.
- China calls for sovereignty respect and regional peace in the Middle East.
- Xi’s remarks align with diplomacy and talks on Iran amid Hormuz blockade.
China Condemns US Blockade
Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that we cannot allow the world to return to the law of the jungle.
“Oil prices dropped on Tuesday amid hope that the United States will conduct further talks with Iran on ending its war in the Middle East There is speculation that the United States will conduct further talks with Iran on ending its war in the Middle East, despite US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a blockade of Iranian ports”
The Chinese foreign ministry called the blockade irresponsible and dangerous.
The blockade went into effect on April 13, despite the fragile ceasefire.
Shipping data showed at least six ships transited the Strait of Hormuz after the blockade began.
The US-sanctioned Chinese vessel Rich Starry was the first to cross and exit since the blockade started.
Blockade Sparks Global Backlash
The US blockade triggered a wave of international criticism.
Oil prices dropped amid speculation that the US and Iran might resume talks.
Saudi Arabia was reported to be urging the US to drop the blockade.
China's economic data showed export growth sinking to 2.5% in March.
The International Energy Agency warned of the biggest oil demand slump since the pandemic.
China's Peace Initiative
China and Pakistan jointly proposed a Five-Point Initiative for restoring peace.
“In one of the harshest comments about the Middle East crisis, the Chinese leader Xi Jinping said on Tuesday (14) that "we cannot allow the world to return to the law of the jungle" when commenting on President Donald Trump's actions against Iran”
The initiative includes immediate cessation of hostilities and launching peace negotiations.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with many countries.
China has provided emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq.
The Chinese side consistently acts to promote peace and advance negotiations.
US-China Relations and Regional Dynamics
Trump has not spoken directly with Xi about the Iran war.
His visit to China has been rescheduled for May 14-15.
The resumption of talks between the US and Iran could come as early as this week.
The blockade further limited traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran has warned that any vessel in its neighborhood will be seen as hostile.
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