Xi urged Saudi Arabia to maintain shipping through the Strait of Hormuz during a phone call.

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to maintain normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz during a phone call on April 20, 2026. Xi emphasized that free navigation serves the shared interests of regional nations and the global community amid ongoing tensions. The call also saw China reaffirm its support for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in the Middle East.