[U.S. State Department: China and the U.S. Agree No Transit Fees for Hormuz Strait] According to a report by Golden Finance on May 13, Reuters stated that on May 12, the U.S. State Department announced that senior officials from China and the United States unanimously agreed that no country should be allowed to impose transit fees on ships passing through the Hormuz Strait. This indicates that the two nations are seeking a common stance on this issue. China has repeatedly emphasized that the Hormuz Strait is a crucial energy trade route, and maintaining the security, stability, and smooth passage in this region aligns with the shared interests of the international community. (Dongxin News Agency)