China is finally taking action in the face of the American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

The global geopolitical scene plunged into a phase of extreme turbulence on Monday, April 13, 2026, as China urged all actors to remain calm and exercise restraint following Washington’s announcement of an imminent blockade.

Faced with the failure of marathon negotiations held this past weekend in Islamabad aimed at ending the conflict with Iran, US President Donald Trump ordered the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) to prohibit all maritime traffic with Iranian ports starting at 10:00 PM Singapore time.

This radical decision poses a direct threat to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint through which a colossal share of the world’s energy transits.

For China, the world’s largest importer of crude oil and Iran’s main trading partner before the outbreak of hostilities, the stakes are critical.

At a regular press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun emphasized that maintaining the security and stability of this essential waterway serves the interests of the entire international community.

While describing the talks in the Pakistani capital as a positive step despite their unsuccessful outcome, Beijing stated its readiness to « play a constructive role » in defusing the crisis and preventing a complete disruption of energy supplies.

As US naval forces begin to position themselves to enforce the blockade, the global economy holds its breath in the face of the risk of a historic surge in oil prices and a military escalation with unpredictable consequences this spring of 2026.