diplomacyMay 5, 2026

Trump advisers step up their calls on China to help open Strait of Hormuz ahead of Beijing summit

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WASHINGTON (AP) — White House officials are pressing China to use its influence with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz just days before President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping'shighly anticipated summit in Beijing.

Source: AAMER MADHANI and FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated Press — Read the full report

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AAMER MADHANI and FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated PressBy AAMER MADHANI and FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House officials are pressing China to use its influence with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz just days before President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping'shighly anticipated summit in Beijing. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called…

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