Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:54pm on 06 May 2026,Wednesday International
Wang Yi urged reopening of the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as possible” during talks in Beijing with Abbas Araqchi. He stressed that achieving a lasting ceasefire is an urgent priority and called for continued negotiations to prevent escalation. China also offered to help de-escalate tensions, while criticising blockades disrupting global shipping. The meeting comes ahead of a potential summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, where the conflict may be discussed. With the strait largely impassable, global energy flows remain at risk amid fragile diplomacy. (PC: Getty Images)
