China calls for end to Iran's Hormuz restrictions and US blockade

"The most urgent issue is to keep the ceasefire. And the ceasefire needs to last, and there has to be a good-faith negotiation between the two sides," he said.

"I think the international community should be mobilised and raise our voices against the resumption of fighting."

Asked about President Donald Trump's visit to China scheduled for this month, he said: "I'm sure if Hormuz is still closed by the time President Trump goes to China, this issue will be high on the agenda of the bilateral talks."