Fu Tsong

As he takes over the rotating presidency of the U.N.

Security Council, China's Ambassador Fu Tsong says the Strait of Hormuz needs to open as quickly as possible.

The Chinese ambassador denies his country is cooperating with Iran's military and calls U.S.

sanctions on Chinese ships and companies, quote, illegitimate.

He's urging the U.S.

and Iran to keep a ceasefire in place and negotiate in good faith.

Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.