Trump move to blockade Hormuz risks complicating ties with China
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China urges calm and restraint on all sides, a spokesperson for its foreign ministry said on Monday, when asked about US President Donald Trump's threat to launch a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran failed. Keeping the key waterway safe, stable and unimpeded serves the common interest of the international community, the spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, told a.
US crude oil prices surged nearly 8%, reaching US$104 per barrel, as concerns grow over a potential US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. In March, Iran exported around 1.85 million barrels of crude per day through the strait. Meanwhile, Hungarians are eyeing a new economic future as Peter Magyar promises reforms to tackle corruption. The US military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, after weekend talks failed.
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