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The Chinese Foreign Ministry is calling for an immediate halt to military actions in the Middle East, warning that further escalation could plunge the region into chaos. The remarks come in response to US threats of strikes on Iran's infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The critical waterway, which handles a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, has seen traffic plummet due to conflict-related threats. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian on Monday urged all parties to cease hostilities and return to dialogue.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry is calling for an immediate halt to military actions in the Middle East, warning that further escalation could plunge the region into chaos. The remarks come in response to US threats of strikes on Iran's infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The critical waterway, which handles a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, has seen traffic plummet due to conflict-related threats. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian on Monday urged all parties to cease hostilities and return to dialogue.