China maintains that on the basis of sustaining the ceasefire in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz should be reopened as soon as possible, and it believes that the fundamental solution to issues concerning the strait lies in the realization of a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.
He also said that China encourages the United States and Iran to continue resolving their differences and disputes, including those related to the nuclear issue, through negotiations.
Wang made the remarks when briefing the media on the just-concluded meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in Beijing.
Also on Friday, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that China will continue to work with the international community to provide stronger support for peace talks and play a constructive role in promoting lasting peace in the Middle East.
"China always believes that dialogue and negotiation are the right way forward, and the use of force is a dead end," the spokesperson said.
