China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Friday that resuming safe and unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz serves the interests of all parties, according to a statement released by the ministry. The call comes as European powers have reportedly accepted that vessels may have to pay fees to Iran and Oman for passage, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Guo added that a proper settlement is needed to address disruption at the strait and respond to shared international concerns. The spokesman did not directly address the fee question but emphasized the need for unimpeded passage.…

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