China Urges Immediate Ceasefire, Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz

Delfi highlights China's urgent call for de-escalation in the Persian Gulf and the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the critical need to cease hostilities and resume negotiations between the United States and Iran, warning against any further renewal of conflict. This stance is driven by China's direct vulnerability to the disruption of this vital waterway. As Delfi reports, more than half of China's maritime oil imports transit through the Strait of Hormuz, making its blockade a significant threat to the nation's energy security and economic stability. The potential long-term consequences of this crisis are already a major concern for analysts. The timing of Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister A. Araghchi's visit to Beijing, just before U.S. President Donald Trump's planned trip to China, underscores the diplomatic complexities. From a Lithuanian perspective, observing China's assertive diplomatic role in mediating international crises offers insight into shifting global power dynamics. While Western media might focus on the immediate geopolitical implications, Delfi emphasizes how this situation directly impacts China's core economic interests, illustrating a crucial aspect often overlooked in broader international coverage.

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China is convinced that it is necessary to immediately and completely cease hostilities, that it is even more unacceptable to resume them, and that it is very important to continue negotiations.