China launched 35 new international air cargo routes in the first two months of this year, with over 73 round-trip cargo flights added each week, the Air Cargo Branch of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP) said on Wednesday.
These new routes primarily connect to European and Asian countries, with 19 routes to Europe and 14 to Asia.
Most of the cargo has been cross-border e-commerce goods, perishables, electronics, and auto parts, according to the CFLP.
China launches 35 new int'l air cargo routes in first 2 months of 2025
The U.S. naval blockade against Iran "continues be to fully enforced", U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday, while an Iranian Foreign Ministry official said one of Iran's top priorities is preventing "American maritime piracy".
As of Saturday, American forces "have redirected 58 commercial vessels and disabled 4 since April 13 to prevent the ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports", CENTCOM said in a post on X.
The same day, Ali Safari, advisor to the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said in an interview with local media that Iran's top priorities are stopping the ongoing conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz for normal passing, and preventing American maritime piracy.
Iran has responded to all provocative U.S. actions in the Strait of Hormuz, Safari said.
He emphasized that the United States cannot be allowed to use the Strait of Hormuz again to attack Iran and other nations in the region.
U.S. naval blockade against Iran continues as Iranian official slams American maritime piracy
