By Muhammad Mamman
China has rejected a request from United States President Donald Trump to deploy naval forces to support a US-led military coalition aimed at reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement released on Monday, Beijing said it would not participate in the proposed naval deployment and instead urged all parties involved in the escalating crisis to halt military operations immediately.
“China once again calls on all parties to immediately cease military operations,” the Chinese government said, reiterating its position that tensions in the region should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
The request from Washington comes amid heightened security concerns around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route through which a significant portion of the world’s crude supply passes daily.
The administration of Donald Trump has been seeking support from international partners to secure maritime traffic in the area, arguing that increased military presence is necessary to safeguard global energy supplies and ensure freedom of navigation.
China’s refusal signals a widening divide among major powers over how to address the crisis, with Beijing instead emphasising restraint and diplomatic engagement.
The United States has not yet issued an official response to China’s decision.
