Beijing, China - April 2, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Press briefing
2. Reporters
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Mao Ning, spokeswoman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"Indeed, all parties are highly concerned about restoring peace and stability in the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible so that normal navigation can resume. The Strait and its adjacent waters are a vital international channel for goods and energy trade. The key at present is to cease military operations as soon as possible. Only by doing so can peace and stability be restored in the Middle East and the Gulf region. This is an outcome that the international community hopes for. All parties should make joint efforts toward this goal. China stands ready to continue playing a constructive role in this regard."
4. Various of reporters, camera crew

China urges for a halt to military operations to restore peace in the Middle East and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.

At a regular press briefing in Beijing, Mao calls on all parties to work toward peace when responding to a question on the Strait of Hormuz.

"Indeed, all parties are highly concerned about restoring peace and stability in the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible so that normal navigation can resume. The Strait and its adjacent waters are a vital international channel for goods and energy trade. The key at present is to cease military operations as soon as possible. Only by doing so can peace and stability be restored in the Middle East and the Gulf region. This is an outcome that the international community hopes for. All parties should make joint efforts toward this goal. China stands ready to continue playing a constructive role in this regard," Mao said.