US-Iran Talks Fail, China: Hopes for Adherence to Temporary Ceasefire Arrangement
US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan failed, and US President Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. In response, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the start of negotiations was a step towards de-escalation and called on relevant parties to adhere to the temporary ceasefire and seek political solutions. China emphasized that the security and smooth passage of the Strait of Hormuz are in the common interest of the international community and urged an early end to the conflict. China also denied allegations of providing weapons to Iran and countered Trump's threat of tariffs by stating, "There are no winners in a tariff war."
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, 13th) US-Iran talks in Pakistan failed, and US President Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today that the opening of US-Iran talks was a step towards easing the situation; maintaining the smooth flow of the Strait of Hormuz is in the common interest of the international community. China hopes that relevant parties will adhere to the temporary ceasefire arrangement, avoid reigniting the war, and create conditions for the early restoration of peace and tranquility in the Gulf region.
According to CCTV News and Global Times reports, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference this afternoon in response to media questions that the opening of US-Iran talks in Pakistan was a step towards easing the situation. China hopes that relevant parties will adhere to the temporary ceasefire arrangement, insist on resolving disputes through political and diplomatic channels, avoid reigniting the war, and create conditions for the early restoration of peace and tranquility in the Gulf region.
Regarding Trump's order to implement a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Guo Jiakun said that the Strait of Hormuz is an important international channel for goods and energy trade, and maintaining the security, stability, and smooth flow of the region is in the common interest of the international community. The root cause of the obstruction of navigation in the strait lies in the Iran war, and the way to solve this problem is to achieve a ceasefire and end the war as soon as possible. All parties should remain calm and restrained, and China is willing to continue to play an active and constructive role.
Regarding foreign media reports that China is planning to provide weapons to Iran, Guo Jiakun responded that China has always adopted a cautious and responsible attitude in military exports, implementing strict controls in accordance with its own export control laws and regulations and its international obligations. "We oppose unfounded smears or malicious associations."
Regarding Trump's threat to impose a 50% tariff if China provides weapons to Iran, Guo Jiakun only responded with one sentence: "There are no winners in a tariff war." (Editors: Yang Sheng-ru/Zhu Jian-ling) 1150413
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Central News Agency
(Central News Agency, Taipei, 13th) US-Iran talks in Pakistan failed, and US President Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today that the opening of US-Iran talks was a step towards easing the situation; maintaining the smooth flow of the Strait of Hormuz is in the common interest of the international community. China hopes that relevant parties will adhere to the temporary ceasefire arrangement, avoid reigniting the war, and create conditions for the early restoration of peace and tranquility in the Gulf region.
According to CCTV News and Global Times reports, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference this afternoon in response to media questions that the opening of US-Iran talks in Pakistan was a step towards easing the situation. China hopes that relevant parties will adhere to the temporary ceasefire arrangement, insist on resolving disputes through political and diplomatic channels, avoid reigniting the war, and create conditions for the early restoration of peace and tranquility in the Gulf region.
Regarding Trump's order to implement a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Guo Jiakun said that the Strait of Hormuz is an important international channel for goods and energy trade, and maintaining the security, stability, and smooth flow of the region is in the common interest of the international community. The root cause of the obstruction of navigation in the strait lies in the Iran war, and the way to solve this problem is to achieve a ceasefire and end the war as soon as possible. All parties should remain calm and restrained, and China is willing to continue to play an active and constructive role.
Regarding foreign media reports that China is planning to provide weapons to Iran, Guo Jiakun responded that China has always adopted a cautious and responsible attitude in military exports, implementing strict controls in accordance with its own export control laws and regulations and its international obligations. "We oppose unfounded smears or malicious associations."
Regarding Trump's threat to impose a 50% tariff if China provides weapons to Iran, Guo Jiakun only responded with one sentence: "There are no winners in a tariff war." (Editors: Yang Sheng-ru/Zhu Jian-ling) 1150413
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