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        "msgid": "chinas-veto-of-hormuz-resolution-draft-helps-ease-iran-tensions-1776448331",
        "date": "2026-04-17 23:43:39",
        "title": "China's Veto of Hormuz Resolution Draft Helps Ease Iran Tensions",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
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        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "China's permanent representative to the UN, Fu Cong, stated that the country's veto against a UN Security Council draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz prevented escalation in the Iran-US-Israel conflict, upholding international justice and UN Charter principles. Fu emphasised that the veto fosters conditions for a ceasefire and dialogue, while criticising unauthorised military actions and calling for Iran to restore normal shipping and for the US to avoid provocative deployments. China welcomes ceasefire agreements and ongoing US-Iran talks in Pakistan, committing to mediate for regional de-escalation and lasting Middle East peace.",
        "content": "<p>United Nations, New York (ANTARA) - China\u2019s permanent representative\nto the UN, Fu Cong, stated that his country\u2019s veto against the UN\nSecurity Council draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz helped prevent\nescalation of the Iran-US and Israel conflict. Fu noted on Thursday\n(16\/4) that by using its veto right on 7 April against the draft\nproposed by Bahrain on behalf of Gulf states, China upheld international\njustice and equality, defended the purposes and principles of the UN\nCharter, and prevented the conflict from widening. He also believes the\nveto created conducive conditions for achieving a temporary ceasefire\nand initiating dialogue and negotiations. \u201cChina\u2019s voice reflects a\nresponsible choice for peace and for the people in the region. China\nstands on the right side of history and will endure the test of\nhistory,\u201d Fu said at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of veto\nrights in the Security Council. China, he continued, attaches great\nimportance to the draft resolution and fully understands the main\nconcerns of the Gulf states. At the same time, Security Council actions\nmust target de-escalation. Fu reminded that Security Council actions\nmust not provide legitimacy for unauthorised military operations or\npermit the use of military force, let alone exacerbate tensions and\nmuddy the situation to trigger conflict escalation. \u201cChina does not\nsupport Iran\u2019s attacks on Gulf states. China believes that the routes\nand safety in the strait used for international shipping must be\nmaintained. We call on Iran to take proactive steps to restore normal\nshipping in the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible,\u201d Fu said.\n\u201cMeanwhile, the increased military deployments and targeted blockades by\nthe US are dangerous and irresponsible steps. The shipping issue in the\nStrait of Hormuz is a spillover effect from the conflict in Iran. Only a\ncomprehensive ceasefire can fundamentally create conditions to ease the\nsituation,\u201d he added. China welcomes the announcement of the ceasefire\nagreement by the relevant parties and supports all efforts conducive to\nending the conflict. Fu is confident that the US-Iran negotiations in\nPakistan mark a step in the right direction towards de-escalation.\n\u201cRelevant parties must adhere to the ceasefire agreement, stick to the\ndirection of dialogue and peaceful negotiations, remain committed to\nresolving disputes through political and diplomatic means, and take\nconcrete actions to curb regional tensions,\u201d he said. The international\ncommunity must continue to intensify efforts to promote peaceful\nnegotiations and firmly oppose any actions that undermine the ceasefire\nagreement or escalate confrontation, he said. According to Fu, all\nparties must also sincerely respect the sovereignty, security, and\nterritorial integrity of Lebanon, and prevent escalation of the\nsituation in Lebanon that could undermine the ceasefire scheme. As a\nsincere friend and strategic partner to Middle Eastern countries, he\naffirmed that China closely follows the regional situation, maintains an\nobjective and impartial position, and has conducted intensive mediation\nwith all parties to actively support peaceful negotiations. China is\nready to continue facilitating de-escalation, promoting improved\nrelations between countries in the region, and playing a constructive\nrole in achieving lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.<\/p>",
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