Xinhua News Agency reported today: "The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims to have completely controlled the Strait of Hormuz, and any vessel passing through may be attacked. The Chinese Foreign Ministry responded that maintaining the safety and stability of the Strait of Hormuz is in the common interest of the international community, and once again urged an immediate halt to military actions."
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest waterways, carries about one-fifth of global oil transport and a large amount of natural gas transportation, serving as the "throat" of the global energy supply chain. After the U.S. and Israel jointly attacked Iran, Iran retaliated by closing the strait, causing shipping costs to double and international oil prices to surge, severely impacting global economic stability. This is the core context behind China's call.
The clear statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry reflects both the common interests of the global community and China's sense of responsibility and commitment: on one hand, it clearly states that maintaining the security and stability of the strait aligns with the shared interests of the international community and meets the demands of countries for energy security and economic stability; on the other hand, it urges an end to military actions, directly addressing the root cause of the conflict, advocating for peaceful resolution of differences, and opposing unilateral acts of force. This not only demonstrates China's position of upholding multilateralism and safeguarding international fairness and justice, but also takes into account its own energy security needs, conveying a rational voice for easing the situation and preventing the escalation of the crisis.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858727270132755/
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