Chinese top diplomat urges diplomacy on Iran after Trump-Xi summit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on the United States and Iran to resolve their disputes, including the nuclear issue, through negotiations and dialogue following US President Donald Trump’s recent state visit to China. Briefing reporters on the outcomes of the Xi-Trump summit, Wang said both sides exchanged views on major international issues, including the conflict involving Iran and security around the Strait of Hormuz. “China encourages the US and Iran to continue resolving their differences and disputes, including the nuclear issue, through negotiations, and advocates the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on the basis of maintaining a…