Beijing, China - March 6, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Press briefing in progress
2. Reporters
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Mao Ning, spokeswoman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"The Strait of Hormuz and its adjacent waters are important international corridors for cargo and energy trade. Maintaining security and stability in this region aligns with the common interests of the international community. China urges all parties to immediately cease military actions, avoid further escalation of tensions, and prevent the regional turmoil from having a greater impact on global economic development."
4. Reporters

Maintaining security and stability of the Strait of Hormuz and its adjacent waters serves the common interests of the international community, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday.

Mao renewed China's call for ending military operations in the area at a daily press briefing in Beijing in response to a media query about the disruption of shipping lanes in the strait.

"The Strait of Hormuz and its adjacent waters are important international corridors for cargo and energy trade. Maintaining security and stability in this region aligns with the common interests of the international community. China urges all parties to immediately cease military actions, avoid further escalation of tensions, and prevent the regional turmoil from having a greater impact on global economic development," the spokeswoman said.