China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that diplomatic contacts are continuing to reduce tensions in the Middle East. The Beijing administration stated that it is in communication with all parties regarding the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The statement came after U.S. President Donald Trump called on China to take a more active role in reopening the strait.
China announced that it is continuing its diplomatic initiatives to prevent escalating tensions in the Middle East.
In a statement on Monday, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Beijing remains committed to efforts aimed at de-escalating the crisis in the region and that multilateral diplomatic contacts are ongoing within this framework.
The ministry emphasized that China is in communication with all parties involved in the region.
Strait of Hormuz crisis on the agenda
The statement also addressed developments in the Strait of Hormuz.
China’s Foreign Ministry noted that it is closely monitoring tensions in the strategic waterway, through which a significant portion of the world’s oil trade passes.
The Beijing administration stated that it remains in contact with all parties to resolve the crisis in the strait and that diplomatic channels remain open.
Response to Trump’s call for Chinese support
China’s statement came after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had asked Beijing to support efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
China’s Foreign Ministry said multilateral diplomatic talks on the matter are ongoing and that Beijing remains committed to efforts aimed at reducing tensions.
Contacts continue for a U.S.–China summit
The ministry also announced that contacts are continuing regarding a planned leaders’ summit between the United States and China.
Donald Trump said in a phone interview with the Financial Times over the weekend that he might postpone the summit with Xi Jinping scheduled for the end of the month.
Trump’s remarks were interpreted as an attempt to pressure Beijing to take a more active role in the Strait of Hormuz crisis.