China was invited to the Paris Hormuz conference while the US was not. Beijing is positioning itself as a key mediator in the Iran war, with energy security and strategic interests driving its involvement.
US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the Strait of Hormuz will be permanently reopened following direct negotiations with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who committed China to halting weapons shipments to Iran.
Central Military Commission reduced to two members as China's military modernization continues while Washington downgrades Taiwan in latest national defense strategy
EU presidency holder visits Putin and Xi claiming peace broker role despite lacking mandate from Brussels
Russian president's high-profile visit to China demonstrates deepening strategic partnership and economic integration
High-stakes summit addresses conflict mediation as China positions itself as potential peacemaker while maintaining strategic partnership
Xi Jinping consolidates power for unprecedented third term with Taiwan reunification as priority
Chinese leader delivers forceful speech on Taiwan reunification using One Country Two Systems