DistantNews
Support us
🇸🇬 Singapore /Economy & Trade

China urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz for global trade

From The Straits Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News From a news agency Context piece
  • China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the early restoration of normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to stabilize global supply chains.
  • Wang discussed this with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, emphasizing China's willingness to support negotiations.
  • The call coincides with reports of stranded oil tankers exiting the Strait, highlighting ongoing tensions and the importance of the waterway.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the stability of global industrial and supply chains. The remarks were made during a phone conversation with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, according to state media Xinhua.

Wang emphasized that China is prepared to collaborate with all parties to support ongoing negotiations without interference. He outlined three key priorities for the region: consolidating a comprehensive ceasefire, restoring normal passage through the Strait, and establishing a new regional security framework among Middle Eastern countries.

The early restoration of normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is necessary to ensure the stability of global industrial and supply chains.

— Wang YiChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's call for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Xinhua.

This call for stability comes as shipping data indicates that three tankers carrying approximately 5 million barrels of crude oil have begun exiting the Strait of Hormuz, with two vessels en route to Asia. An interim deal between the U.S. and Iran has reportedly started to ease crude supply constraints in the Gulf, despite persistent tensions.

China is willing to work with all parties to support the negotiations to advance without interference.

— Wang YiWang Yi's statement on China's approach to regional negotiations, as cited by Xinhua.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by The Straits Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog