China urges all sides to maintain safety of shipping lanes in Hormuz Strait
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China called on all sides involved in the Middle East war to maintain safety in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, AFP reports.
“China urges all parties to immediately cease military operations, avoid further escalation of tensions, maintain the safety of shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, and prevent a greater impact on the global economy,” Beijing’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a news conference.
