The Chinese government stated this Monday (April 13, 2026) that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz goes against the interests of the international community. The statement was made by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a meeting with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, special envoy of the president of the United Arab Emirates, in Beijing. The information was released by the news agency .
The demonstration comes after the United States Armed Forces announced the beginning of a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas.
The US Central Command reported that (Brasília time) this Monday (April 13, 2026). The measure was adopted after the failure of negotiations held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The conversations aimed to put an end to .
Wang Yi said China understands the legitimate security concerns of Gulf Arab states. The minister argued that the fundamental way to resolve the crisis would be a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, achieved through political and diplomatic means.
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guo Jiakun, reinforced the Chinese position in a regular interview with journalists held on Monday (April 13, 2026). “China expects the parties involved to respect the temporary ceasefire agreements, remain committed to resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means, and avoid a resumption of hostilities.”afirmou Guo.
The spokesperson added that China is ready to “play a positive and constructive role” in resolving the crisis. Guo classified the talks held over the weekend in the Pakistani capital as a step towards easing tension.
Strait of Hormuz and oil
The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway through which about 1/5 of the global supply of oil and gas passes. Before the war, most of Iran’s oil exports went to China, the world’s largest importer of crude oil.
China and Pakistan supported peace talks in March. The two countries simultaneously advocated an immediate ceasefire in the war with Iran and the restoration of normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Guo Jiakun rejected reports that China had plans to supply weapons to Iran. The spokesman classified this information as “unfounded slander and malicious associations”.
The demonstration comes after President Donald Trump (Republican Party) threatened, last week, to impose immediate tariffs of 50%, without exemptions, on imports from countries that supply military weapons to Iran.
“China has consistently adopted a prudent and responsible approach to arms exports”Guo said. The spokesperson added that the country’s strict controls are in line with national laws and international obligations.
