China has urged a lasting ceasefire in the Middle East and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as the vital shipping route remains disrupted amid the Iran conflict and rising global market concern.

BEIJING - China maintains that on the basis of sustaining the ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz should be reopened as soon as possible, and at the same time believes that the…

China calls for a lasting truce in West Asia and the reopening of vital shipping lanes amid ongoing tensions with Iran.