China has urged a lasting ceasefire in the Middle East and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as the vital shipping route remains disrupted amid the Iran conflict and rising global market concern.

Heading into the summit, Beijing and Washington will likely reaffirm their shared intention to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore stability in the region.

The White House has announced that Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, during their meeting in Beijing, reached an agreement on the ...