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China and Russia Seek Strait of Hormuz Ceasefire at U.N.

4/5/2026

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On April 5, 2026, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China would cooperate with Russia at the U.N. Security Council to push a Strait of Hormuz ceasefire.
He said the ceasefire should enable political solutions through dialogue.
The remarks came as the U.N. Security Council prepared to vote on a Bahraini resolution to protect commercial shipping.

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On April 5, 2026, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China would cooperate with Russia at the U.N. Security Council to push a Strait of Hormuz ceasefire.
He said the ceasefire should enable political solutions through dialogue.
The remarks came as the U.N. Security Council prepared to vote on a Bahraini resolution to protect commercial shipping.