China urges Hormuz reopening in Iran talks
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- China urges the Strait of Hormuz be reopened "as soon as possible" during Wang Yi's meeting with Iran's foreign minister.
- Wang Yi told Abbas Araqchi that a lasting ceasefire is an urgent priority and that Beijing is ready to help de‑escalate tensions.
- Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said cooperation with China will become even stronger, after China's support for the Pakistan‑brokered ceasefire.
- Trump is slated to meet Xi Jinping in a week, a summit likely to discuss the Iran war and the Hormuz reopening.
- China imported 1.38 million barrels of Iranian crude per day in 2025, about 12% of its total crude oil imports.
Why it matters: China’s push to reopen the Hormuz corridor secures a 1.38 million‑bbl‑per‑day oil lifeline, boosting its energy security while pressuring the US to ease its blockade and restores a key trade route for regional merchants.
