China criticises US-backed Hormuz resolution at UN

China criticises US-backed Hormuz resolution at UN Fu Cong criticised a proposed US and Bahrain-backed resolution at the United Nations Security Council concerning the Strait of Hormuz, saying both the content and timing of the measure were inappropriate. The draft resolution calls on Iran to halt attacks and mining operations in the waterway, but diplomats say it is likely to face vetoes from China and Russia if brought to a vote. Speaking in comments posted by PassBlue, Fu said, “We don’t think the content is right, and the timing is not right.