China’s UN Envoy: Hormuz closure will dominate Trump-Xi talks

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 2, 2026Country: China

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China’s UN Envoy: Hormuz closure will dominate Trump-Xi talks

China’s UN Ambassador Fu Cong stated that maintaining the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz are urgent priorities. He warned that this issue will be central to discussions during President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Beijing if the strait remains closed.

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