China and U. S.
Agree Hormuz Shouldn't Be Militarized, Rubio Says The recent agreement between China and the US on not militarizing the Strait of Hormuz is a welcome development in an otherwise tense diplomatic environment.
Senator Marco Rubio's statement highlights the complexity of navigating Sino US relations. The agreement itself is relatively modest, amounting to little more than a shared commitment not to militarize the strait.