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China called on Friday for a lasting truce in the Middle East and for shipping lanes to be reopened “as soon as possible,” as the strategic Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed during the war with Iran.
Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since conflict broke out with the United States and Israel on February 28 and Washington has blockaded Tehran’s ports.
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