00:00In other news, China called for the prompt resumption of navigation in the strait of
00:04foremost, warning that its closure jeopardizes global energy supplies.
00:08The call was made by China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Fu Kong, during a press
00:13conference.
00:14Kong warned that the conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran is causing
00:19significant global economic disruption as well as mounting humanitarian suffering in
00:24Iran and neighboring countries.
00:26In this context, the Chinese diplomat stressed that the continued closure of the strait
00:31of foremost is amplifying the crisis, driving widespread repercussions and disproportionately
00:36impacting countries across the global south.
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