At the centre of Beijing’s message is a clear warning: continued confrontation in the Middle East risks spilling further into global economic and security instability, especially around vital energy routes.………
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the appeal while briefing journalists on the outcome of the summit, which he said included extensive discussions on the Iran conflict and the fragile security situation around the Gulf.
“China encourages the US and Iran to continue resolving their differences and disputes, including the nuclear issue, through negotiations, and advocates the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on the basis of maintaining a ceasefire,” Wang said.
His comments followed what he described as nearly nine hours of talks between Trump and Xi during the U.S. president’s three-day visit to China. Wang said the discussions were “candid, in-depth and strategic,” covering some of the world’s most sensitive flashpoints.
One of the biggest concerns on the table was the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route that has been under pressure due to rising tensions linked to Iran and regional security fears.
Beijing said both leaders agreed that military force is not a solution to complex disputes and stressed that dialogue remains the only realistic path to stability.
Alongside the geopolitical messaging, the summit also produced movement on economic cooperation. Wang said both sides agreed to establish new trade and investment councils aimed at improving communication on tariffs, market access, and broader economic tensions that have strained relations in recent years.
He added that technical teams from both countries are now working to finalise the details of these agreements, suggesting that implementation discussions are already underway behind the scenes.
Beyond trade and security, China and the United States also reportedly agreed to frame their future relationship as “constructive, strategic and stable,” with plans to expand cooperation in areas such as diplomacy, agriculture, health, culture, and security coordination.
Wang also stressed that both sides recognise the importance of mutual benefit and equal consultation as the foundation of their relationship, even amid broader strategic rivalry.
