•Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against renewed US strikes on Iran, describing the Persian Gulf situation as a critical juncture between war and peace.
•President Xi called for a comprehensive ceasefire in the Middle East and the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for unimpeded trade.
•Beijing hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin for a high-stakes summit to discuss energy cooperation and a strategic alliance against 'unilateral bullying'.
•President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump agreed on building a constructive relationship of strategic stability as a 'new positioning' in bilateral ties.