On July 13, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. An RIA Novosti reporter asked a question. Due to the resurgence of war between the US and Iran, Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz yesterday. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority said earlier this week that Iran will review requests for ships to sail. What comments does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have on this? Lin Jian said that the Strait of Hormuz is a strait used for international navigation, and restoring safe and free passage through the strait as soon as possible is in the interests of all parties. The issue of navigation in the straits should be properly addressed and the general concerns of the international community should be properly addressed. China is ready to maintain communication with the countries concerned and the international community in this regard.

On July 13, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. An RIA Novosti reporter asked a question. Due to the resurgence of war between the US and Iran, Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz yesterday. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority said earlier this week that Iran will review requests for ships to sail. What comments does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have on this? Lin Jian said that the Strait of Hormuz is a strait used for international navigation, and restoring safe and free passage through the strait as soon as possible is in the interests of all parties. The issue of navigation in the straits should be properly addressed and the general concerns of the international community should be properly addressed. China is ready to maintain communication with the countries concerned and the international community in this regard.