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news El Financiero 2026-04-14

China Slams US Blockade in Strait of Hormuz, Urging Middle East Ceasefire

China criticized the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as 'dangerous and irresponsible,' warning that the action could escalate tensions. Beijing reiterated its call for a lasting ceasefire between the US and Iran, advocating for diplomacy to resolve the regional instability.


China llamó a un alto al fuego entre EU e Irán que sea duradero para evitar la incertidumbre a nivel global. <p><a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/12/donald-trump-amenaza-a-china-con-aranceles-del-50-por-ciento-si-le-da-armas-a-iran/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/12/donald-trump-amenaza-a-china-con-aranceles-del-50-por-ciento-si-le-da-armas-a-iran/">China, país al que Trump amenazó con aranceles si ayuda a Irán</a>, cal...

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