Beijing, April 14 -- China, being the largest buyer of Iranian crude, on Tuesday criticised the US blockade as "dangerous" and "irresponsible," according to its foreign ministry.
The blockade directly cuts off that supply and potentially has a far-reaching impact on the Chinese economy.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the targeted blockade of the vital shipping channel coupled with an increase in US military deployment, risks undermining an "already fragile ceasefire situation.""Only a full ceasefire can help ease the situation," Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a press conference, adding that Beijing would make efforts to help restore peace and stability in the Middle East.
The US began preventing ships from entering...