China and Jordan called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen to shipping and urged that a US-Iran ceasefire be maintained in a joint statement issued during King Abdullah’s visit to Beijing. They also called for a comprehensive solution to address the root causes of tension through dialogue and negotiation.
WHO:China and Jordan
WHAT:Issued a joint call to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping and maintain a US-Iran ceasefire, urging dialogue-based solutions to address tension.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:China
WHY:They urged the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and maintenance of the US-Iran ceasefire while calling for dialogue and negotiation to address root causes of tension.
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