Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning

When asked whether China is considering or will consider international cooperation to ensure the safe passage of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz with regard to global energy supply, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday, "All parties are closely following whether the Strait of Hormuz can restore peace and stability and resume navigation as soon as possible. This is because the Strait and its surrounding waters serve as a vital international passage for the trade of goods and energy."

Mao added that "as I just said, the key now is to halt military operations as soon as possible. Only in this way can peace and stability be restored in the Middle East and the Gulf region, which is what the international community hopes to see. All parties should work toward this goal, and China stands ready to continue playing its part."

The spokesperson also answered another question concerning the Strait of Hormuz at Thursday's regular press conference. 

When answering another question regarding the role China plans to play as the UK is set to host an international meeting on the Strait of Hormuz this week, Mao said "China maintains communication and coordination with all parties. We believe that achieving a ceasefire and ending hostilities as soon as possible, and restoring peace and stability in the Strait of Hormuz and its adjacent waters, is the shared aspiration of the international community." 


Global Times