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Chinese Envoy Calls Trump-Xi Summit Historic, Urges Iran Moderation

5/28/2026

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Chinese Ambassador Xiao Junzheng called the May 14-15 2026 Trump-Xi summit historic.
Xiao said Beijing has been quietly urging Iran to tone down anti-Israel rhetoric.
Xiao added that China opposes Iran’s development of a nuclear bomb while supporting its peaceful nuclear energy rights under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Xiao said China has pressed Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and respect free navigation.
Xiao noted China is Iran’s largest oil customer.

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Chinese Ambassador Xiao Junzheng called the May 14-15 2026 Trump-Xi summit historic.
Xiao said Beijing has been quietly urging Iran to tone down anti-Israel rhetoric.
Xiao added that China opposes Iran’s development of a nuclear bomb while supporting its peaceful nuclear energy rights under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Xiao said China has pressed Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and respect free navigation.
Xiao noted China is Iran’s largest oil customer.