China Urges ‘Unimpeded Passage’ of Hormuz as Fee Chatter Mounts

By Bloomberg News

Jul 3, 2026 (Bloomberg) –China called for the unhindered flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, comments that come as leading European powers are apparently accepting that vessels will have to pay fees to Iran and Oman.

“Resuming safe and unimpeded passage in the strait at an early date serves the interests of all parties,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Friday.

“A proper settlement is needed to address disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, and the shared concerns in the international community need a proper response,” Guo added.

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