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SAT · 2026-05-02 · 07:37 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0502-73176
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China’s UN Envoy: Hormuz closure will dominate Trump-Xi talks

China's UN Ambassador Fu Cong has stated that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will be a dominant topic during upcoming talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. Fu Cong emphasized that maintaining the current ceasefire and reopening the vital shipping lane are urgent priorities for China.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-05-02 · 07:37 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
China’s UN Envoy: Hormuz closure will dominate Trump-Xi talks
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China's UN Ambassador Fu Cong has stated that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will be a dominant topic during upcoming talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. Fu Cong emphasized that maintaining the current ceasefire and reopening the vital shipping lane are urgent priorities for China. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies, and its potential closure poses significant economic and security risks. The ambassador's remarks highlight China's concern over regional stability and its desire to address this issue at the highest diplomatic levels with the United States.

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Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is an urgent priority for China.

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Maintaining the ceasefire is an urgent priority according to China's UN Ambassador.

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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz will be a dominant topic in talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

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China's UN Ambassador Fu Cong says maintaining the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz are “urgent” priorities.
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