Will China send warships to the Strait of Hormuz?

US President Donald Trump has called on China and other countries to send warships to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded by Iran. Assoc Prof Dylan Loh at NTU said that China would remain cautious and adopt a wait and see approach, and is unlikely to participate at this stage. Loh explained that China’s approach so far has been quite moderate and cautious, criticising the strikes while refraining from more strident and direct criticism of Trump. He said, “Participating in such a coalition with the US also places China in a difficult position, as they have called out the US over its strikes, so I think it’s unlikely for them to do so at this stage.”

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