China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has advocated for the swift resumption of normal shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The call came during a phone conversation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, according to Xinhua state media. Wang emphasized the importance of maintaining stability in global industrial and supply chains, suggesting disruptions could have widespread consequences. He expressed China’s willingness to collaborate with all involved parties to facilitate negotiations and ensure progress without external interference. The statement underscores China’s economic interests in the region and its reliance on uninterrupted trade routes. This appeal reflects growing international anxieties regarding potential disruptions to vital shipping lanes.