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In response to the United States seizing an Iranian cargo ship that departed from China on the 19th, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern on the 20th.
The incident has sparked much speculation, making the contents aboard the ship a focus of attention from all sectors.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China is concerned about the U.S. forcibly intercepting the vessel in question. However, when asked by the media about what cargo the ship was carrying, Guo did not provide an answer.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a regular press conference in the afternoon. A foreign media reporter asked: The United States detained an Iranian cargo ship that departed from China, and Iran has vowed to retaliate for the U.S. action. How does China respond to the seizure, and what is being transported on board?
In response, Guo Jiakun said that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is sensitive and complex, and China is concerned about the U.S. forcibly intercepting the vessel in question. He expressed hope that relevant parties will act responsibly, strictly observe the ceasefire agreement, avoid escalating tensions, and help restore normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian-registered cargo ship Tuskha recently departed from China, and on the 19th, as it was passing through the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, it refused to comply with a warning from the U.S. military to stop, attempted to run the blockade, and was intercepted on the spot after its hull was breached by U.S. Navy vessels. The U.S. military subsequently seized the cargo ship.
U.S. President Donald Trump later posted that U.S. Marines have taken control of the vessel and are "examining what goods are onboard."