China's foreign minister says blocking Strait of Hormuz is not in the world's "common interest"

During a meeting in Beijing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi "emphasized that blocking the Strait of Hormuz is not in the common interest of the international community," according to his office.

Wang met with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, the United Arab Emirates' special envoy to China. He told the envoy that China "understands the legitimate security concerns" of Gulf states in the Middle East "and supports the UAE in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security, and legitimate rights and interests," the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.

Regarding the U.S.-Iran conflict, Wang said he supports "achieving a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means."