China Confirms Three Vessels Transited the Strait of Hormuz
[Global Times Comprehensive Report] According to ship tracking data cited by Bloomberg and AFP, two cargo ships from China COSCO Shipping Group successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz and left the Persian Gulf on March 30, a development that has attracted widespread attention. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed the news of the Chinese vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz at a regular press conference on March 31 and expressed gratitude to the relevant parties.
“With coordination from the relevant parties, three Chinese vessels recently transited the Strait of Hormuz, and we appreciate the assistance provided by the relevant parties,” Mao Ning stated. “The Strait of Hormuz and its adjacent waters are important international trade routes for goods and energy. China calls for an immediate ceasefire and restoration of peace and stability in the Gulf.”
On March 31, AFP cited data from shipping analytics company Kpler, stating that only four vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on March 30. From March 1 to 31, at 7 AM Greenwich Mean Time, cargo ships transited the strait 201 times, a decrease of 95% compared to peacetime. (You Xing)
Three Chinese vessels successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on March 30, 2023, as confirmed by the Chinese Foreign Ministry. The ministry expressed gratitude for the assistance received during the transit. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital international trade route, and the report highlights a significant reduction in maritime traffic in the region.
- Three Chinese vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on March 30, 2023.
- The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed the transit and expressed gratitude for assistance.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical international trade route for goods and energy.
- Only four vessels transited the Strait on the same day, indicating a significant reduction in maritime traffic.