Foreign Ministry: China is deeply concerned about the large number of vessels and crew members trapped in the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the conflict

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

In response to reports of a vessel being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stated at a regular press conference on the 8th that, according to information currently available, the vessel in question is flagged to the Marshall Islands and had Chinese crew members on board. As of the present time, no casualties among the crew have been reported for this vessel.

Lin Jian stated that the Strait of Hormuz is a strait used for international navigation. China is deeply concerned about the large number of vessels and crew members trapped in the strait as a result of the conflict, and believes that the early restoration of unimpeded passage through the strait and the protection of the safety of civilian vessels and crew members serve the common interests of regional countries and the international community.