Liu Zhongmin

member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

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Despite a host of thorny issues including the nuclear issue among the US and Iran, disputes over the management of the Strait of Hormuz stand as the flashpoint of their current game,
China upholds an objective and fair stance on the Strait of Hormuz issue. It opposes military strikes by the US and Israel against Iran, while stressing the importance of ensuring normal passage of the strait and safeguarding security in the region,
Therefore, the situation now stands at a pivotal juncture: it could either escalate further into a prolonged war of attrition or even a ground conflict, or, with mediation from regional countries such as Pakistan and Egypt, move toward a ceasefire,
While concerns previously focused on the security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the situation now threatens not only transportation but also production. Strikes on gas fields and oil production facilities could put both energy production and transportation at risk simultaneously, with potentially immeasurable consequences for the global economy,
In reality, the US is distorting the underlying logic of the crisis,
Therefore China is well placed to play a crucial role in helping to ease tensions and contradictions with various parties,

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