China has issued a public appeal urging the United States and Iran to step back from confrontation and work toward restoring peace, while also calling for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report from Mexican newspaper La Jornada.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman that connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. It’s one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, with roughly a fifth of global oil supplies passing through it. Any disruption there tends to send shockwaves through international markets, driving up fuel prices and rattling economies far beyond the region.
Chinese officials framed their appeal as a matter of global stability, arguing that continued friction between Washington and Tehran risks destabilizing not just the Middle East but the broader world economy. China, one of the largest importers of oil that transits through Hormuz, has a direct economic stake in keeping the passage open and tensions contained.
The call comes amid a broader pattern of Chinese diplomacy positioning itself as a mediator in Middle Eastern disputes, part of Beijing’s push to expand its geopolitical influence while safeguarding its energy supply chains.
For more details on China’s statement and the surrounding diplomatic context, read the full original report from La Jornada.
Source: China pide a EU e Irán reanudar la paz y reabrir el estrecho de Ormuz (jornada.com.mx). English version produced with AI assistance.
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