China calls for free and safe Hormuz passage

# China Calls for Free and Safe Hormuz Passage

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Monday in Beijing that passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be "properly handled" and that resuming free and safe navigation through the waterway serves the interests of all nations. The remarks came during a briefing with reporters and represent China's official position on the critical waterway.

The statement indicates China's concern with maintaining stable passage through one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically significant shipping channel through which substantial quantities of global oil and trade flows, making its security a matter of international concern.

Iran's ambassador to Beijing was noted in connection with the statement, suggesting the remarks may have been made in coordination with or in response to Iranian positions on the matter. China's call for "free and safe" passage emphasizes the importance of protecting international commerce and navigation rights in the region.