China has called for an immediate end to military operations following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump. In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump warned that his planned meeting with the Chinese president could be delayed if Beijing did not help ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Responding to questions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that high-level diplomacy between the two nations provides strategic guidance for bilateral relations. He confirmed that communication between China and the United States continues regarding Trump’s potential visit to China. Lin also noted that recent tensions have disrupted commercial routes and harmed regional and global peace.

Reiterating China’s position, Lin urged all parties to stop military actions immediately and pledged that China would continue working to ease the current tensions.