China called for deescalation and a return to diplomatic means, because the longer the war lasts the greater the difficulties become for the world economy and global energy supplies.

Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://peoplesdispatch.org/2026/04/03/ending-the-war-on-iran-is-the-only-way-to-open-strait-of-hormuz-says-china/

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