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China urges halt to military action amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

China called for an immediate end to military operations in and around the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump urged NATO partners and China to help reopen the key waterway. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the tensions had disrupted global trade and energy flows, undermining regional and international stability. He urged all parties to avoid further escalation and prevent the unrest from having a greater impact on global economic development.

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