Chinese defense minister warns US over Strait of Hormuz navigation
China's foreign ministry announced that Beijing will maintain the use of the Strait of Hormuz for its vessels and continue energy agreements with Iran, emphasizing the strategic importance of the waterway. The statement also confirmed that Chinese naval forces will remain present in the region to protect its interests. Officials warned the United States not to interfere with China's legitimate activities in the strait. This reaffirmation follows earlier warnings from the Chinese defense ministry about navigation rights in the Hormuz corridor.
China reiterated that its vessels will keep transiting the Strait of Hormuz and warned against interference, echoing earlier warnings to the United States.
Beijing added that it will keep its fleet in the region and warned the United States against interference, expanding on earlier defense ministry remarks.
