China's Minister of Defense Admiral Dong Jun said publicly today "We are committed for peace & stability in the world.
We are monitoring the situation in the middle east. Our ships are moving in and out of the waters of Strait of Hormuz.
We have trade & energy agreements with Iran. We will respect & honor them and expect others to not meddle in our affairs.
Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and it is open for us."
UPDATE 1:29 PM EDT --
China has now explicitly warned the United States, by name, "NOT to block/intercept Chinese ships/tankers, or face consequences that could potentially include military."
