China Urges Lasting West Asia Truce, Reopening of Shipping Lanes

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Beijing on May 15, 2026, during a summit where Iran was a key topic of discussion. China called for a lasting truce in West Asia and the reopening of shipping lanes, which have been disrupted by recent conflicts. The meeting took place against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the region, with Iran and Israel engaged in ongoing hostilities.