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China calls for calm, ceasefire as Hormuz tensions rise

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What to know about China calls for calm, ceasefire as Hormuz tensions rise

The article reports on international reactions to the US Navy's potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, including statements from Chinese officials, Iran, European leaders, and other nations. It highlights diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis through negotiations and emphasizes the strategic importance of the strait for global trade.

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CGTN , Updated 20:30, 13-Apr-2026A satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz.

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The article reports on international reactions to the US Navy's potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, including statements from Chinese officials, Iran, European leaders, and other nations. It highlights diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis through negotiations and emphasizes the strategic importance of the strait for global trade.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “European leaders emphasized the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and safeguarding freedom of navigation.”
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Web search results reference joint statements from European leaders (including the UK, France, and Germany) coordinating a plan to guard the Strait, with statements emphasizing the importance of freedom of navigation.
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web search NEUTRAL — Amid conflicting reports about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, European leaders gathered on Friday to coordinate a plan to guard it.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/world/middleeast/european…
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web search NEUTRAL — Press release Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada and others on the Strait of Hormuz: 19 March 2026
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Freedom of navigation is a fundamental principle of international law, including under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The effects of Iran's actions will be felt by people in all …
https://www.elysee.fr/en/emmanuel-macron/2026/03/19/joint-st…
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Claim 2: “US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces began setting conditions for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz on April 11, 2026.”
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The evidence provided does not contain any information regarding US Central Command forces initiating mine-clearing operations on April 13, 2026. The evidence references US actions related to the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026, but no specific date or action matching this claim was found.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States Central Command (USCENTCOM or CENTCOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the United States Department of Defense. It was established in 1983, taking over the previou…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Central_Command
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Claim 3: “Iran strongly condemned the US move, stating it violates international law and constitutes piracy.”
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Multiple web search results indicate that Iran condemned US naval actions, describing them as violations of international law and amounting to piracy or a violation of sovereignty.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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Claim 4: “Mediators are working to arrange another round of US-Iran talks within days, following failed negotiations in Islamabad.”
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Claim 5: “A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is not in the common interests of the international community, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday.”
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Multiple web search results cite Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stating that a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz does not serve the common interests of the international community. This is reported by multiple independent web sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Relations between China and Japan entered a state of crisis in November 2025, after Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi said in the Japanese parliament that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could potenti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_China–Japan_diplomat…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The minister of foreign affairs of the People's Republic of China is the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China and one of the country's top and most important State…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Wang Yi (Chinese: 王毅; pinyin: Wáng Yì; born 19 October 1953) is a Chinese diplomat and politician who is the Director of the Central Committee Foreign Affairs Commission Office of the Chinese Communis…
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Claim 6: “Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles described the proposed US blockade as 'senseless' and called for de-escalation.”
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Claim 7: “French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed plans to organize a conference with Britain to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that France and the UK are planning or holding talks/summits aimed at restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz, with Macron's involvement mentioned in the context of these talks.
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web search NEUTRAL — Britain and France will this week co-host talks aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including discussions on what President Emmanuel Macron described as a possible ...
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk-france-co-host-talks-this-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — France and the UK are convening a summit aimed at restoring free transit through Hormuz, even as their US ally places a fresh blockade on the strait.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-13/france-uk…
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web search NEUTRAL — France and the UK will meet this week to work on restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively shut down by US-Israel war with Iran. The announcement comes as US ...
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20260413-france-uk-to-ho…
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Claim 8: “Key sticking points in negotiations include transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's uranium stockpile, and frozen Iranian revenues.”
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Claim 9: “The Kremlin criticized a proposed US blockade, stating it would negatively affect global markets.”
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Web search results contain references to the Kremlin warning that a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would negatively affect global markets.
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web search NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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web search NEUTRAL — Kremlin warns U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz will hit markets. Reuters.Ships turning back from Strait of Hormuz exit. Iran International. Traffic has ground to a halt in the key waterway as a resul…
https://anewz.tv/iran-war/news/19321/us-blocks-irans-ports-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — If the blockade continues for two weeks, Dr. Mi predicted gasoline prices will rise further, though he sees some global resilience. “The trend of saving more energy will be accepted by more countries.…
https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/04/14/766856/us-naval-blo…
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Claim 10: “Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized the need for free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.”
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Claim 11: “British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the UK would not support any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.”
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Multiple web search results report that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the UK would not support a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In September 2024, British prime minister Keir Starmer faced controversy after reports that he had failed to declare a gift of several thousands pounds worth of clothes to his wife Victoria Starmer by…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Labour_Party_freebies_con…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sir Keir Rodney Starmer (born 2 September 1962) is a British politician and lawyer who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024 and as Leader of the Labour Party since 2020. He se…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Victoria Starmer (née Alexander; born 1973 or 1974) is a British occupational health administrator and former solicitor. She is married to Keir Starmer, who has been Prime Minister of the United Kingd…
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Claim 12: “Pakistan is in close contact with both sides to revive dialogue before a ceasefire deadline on April 22.”
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Claim 13: “The Strait of Hormuz is a vital international corridor for trade and energy transportation.”
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Multiple sources confirm the Strait of Hormuz is a vital corridor. One web search mentions it is a 'major maritime choke point for world energy trade,' and another cites estimates of $600bn worth of energy trade per year passing through it.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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