China calls for Strait of Hormuz reopening ‘as soon as possible’, as Trump meets Xi again
🟡 NeutralThe Irish Times2026-05-15
China called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened as soon as possible, emphasizing dialogue and negotiation as the path forward. Trump stated that Xi Jinping offered to assist with Iran's nuclear issue, with China proposing to purchase oil from the US and allow American ships to travel to China. Discussions also took place regarding economic cooperation to improve US-China relations.