China Urges Strait of Hormuz Reopening Amid US-Iran Standoff

53 articles · Updated · Israel Hayom · Apr 22

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a comprehensive ceasefire in the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
China, heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil, is quietly mediating between Iran and the US, warning Tehran against prolonged blockage and increased American involvement in Iran’s oil sector.
The standoff threatens global energy markets and highlights China’s expanding diplomatic role, while also exposing Beijing’s vulnerabilities to disruptions in Gulf oil supplies.

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