Restoring free passage in the strait is a particular priority for China, the world's largest importer of liquefied natural gas through Hormuz.

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for normal passage of ships, as Beijing described it as an "international waterway" amid assertions by Iran that it has an inalienable right over it.

Beijing has broken its silence on the escalating maritime standoff in the Middle East. President Xi Jinping, in a high-stakes call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has declared that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to global shipping.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling on Beijing and Hanoi to prioritize advancing infrastructure connectivity and strengthen their collaborations in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and semiconductors.

WASHINGTON — President Trump said that China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran amid reports it plans to give Tehran new air defense systems — and predicted Chinese leader Xi Jinping “will give me a big,

President Xi Jinping is wrapping up what’s been an unusually busy week of diplomacy in Beijing, showcasing the fervent interest of world leaders to develop ties with China while the U.S. is embroiled in a conflict with Iran.

The leaders of China and Spain on Tuesday have pledged to strengthen their relations and work to safeguard multilateralism at a time when the world is being impacted by various conflicts, including the recent war in Iran.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent meeting with the UAE Crown Prince highlights China's growing influence in the Middle East, proposing four key principles to foster peace and stability in the region.