"The US has said it will block ships from leaving or entering Iranian ports. The move, which comes after Iran effectively closed the narrow maritime passage in retaliation for the US-Israeli air attacks, has put the fragile two-week ceasefire at risk."
"A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the move 'dangerous and irresponsible,' warning that the blockade would 'only aggravate confrontation, escalate tension and undermine the fragile ceasefire.'"
"Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that blocking the Strait of Hormuz 'does not serve the common interests of the international community.'"
"Chinese state media rejected Trump's claim that other countries would be involved in the blockade, arguing that the root cause lies in the US-Israeli military operation against Iran."
The US has implemented a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, blocking ships from Iranian ports. This action follows Iran's closure of the passage in response to US-Israeli air attacks. The blockade threatens a fragile ceasefire and has caused oil prices to rise. China criticized the blockade as dangerous and irresponsible, stating it escalates tensions and undermines international interests. The Strait of Hormuz is vital for global oil supply, accounting for about 20% of it. Trump suggested other countries would join the blockade, a claim disputed by Chinese state media.
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