China urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz for global trade, Xinhua reports

China urges for swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to curb the global trade challenges.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for the early restoration of normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz ‌to help ensure the stability of global industrial and supply chains, state media reported on Wednesday.

As reported by Xinhua, Wang made the remarks during a phone conversation with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

China is willing to work with all parties to support the negotiations to advance without interference, the report cited Wang as saying.

An interim U.S.-Iran deal has begun freeing up crude ‌supply held in the Gulf despite tensions.

Wang outlined three priorities for the next stage: consolidating a comprehensive ceasefire, restoring normal navigation through the Strait and building a new regional security architecture among Middle Eastern countries, Xinhua said.

Reuters earlier in the day reported three stranded tankers carrying 5 million barrels of crude oil were exiting the Strait of Hormuz, with two heading to Asia, shipping data showed.