US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says

"China believes that only by achieving a comprehensive ceasefire and ending the war can we fundamentally create conditions for easing the situation in the strait."

— Guo Jiakun , Politician

"If the Iranians are going to try to engage in economic terrorism, we're going to abide by the simple principle that no Iranian ships are getting out, either."

— JD Vance , Politician

"This is dangerous and irresponsible behaviour."

— Guo Jiakun , Politician

"The US naval blockade undermines an 'already fragile ceasefire'."

— China , Other

"China believes that only by achieving a comprehensive ceasefire and ending the war can we fundamentally create conditions for easing the situation in the strait."

— Guo Jiakun , Politician

"If the US insists on using this as an excuse to impose additional tariffs on China, China will definitely take resolute countermeasures."

— Guo Jiakun , Politician

"The U.S. blockade is dangerous and irresponsible."

— Guo Jiakun , Politician

"We urge all parties to abide by the ceasefire arrangement, focus on the broader direction of dialogue and negotiations, take concrete actions to de-escalate the regional situation and restore normal navigation in the strait at an early date."

— Guo Jiakun , Politician

"The blockade will only aggravate tensions, further destabilize the situation, undermine the already fragile ceasefire, and further jeopardize navigational security in the Strait of Hormuz."

— Guo Jiakun , Politician

"this is dangerous and irresponsible behaviour"

— Guo Jiakun , Politician

"The US increased military operations and took a targeted blockade action, which will only exacerbate tensions and undermine the already fragile ceasefire agreement and further jeopardise safety of passage through the Strait."

— Guo Jiakun , Politician