Rubio hopes to convince China to ‘play a more active role’ in pressuring Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz

Secretary of State Rubio urged China to play a more active role in pressuring Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, citing the presence of Chinese ships in the Persian Gulf and the potential disruption to China’s export-driven economy. He argued that resolving the situation is in China’s own interest, given the global economic impact of the crisis. This comes as President Trump’s visit to Beijing aims to manage the complex US-China relationship and explore potential areas of cooperation amidst geopolitical challenges.