US–China Talks Expected to Focus on Hormuz and Iran Ceasefire During Beijing Visit

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Beijing on May 14 for a two-day trip, where he is expected to hold high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to a report by Al Jazeera, the agenda will be dominated by efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and maintain a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East.

China’s envoy to the United Nations, Fu Cong, described reopening the strategic waterway and sustaining the ceasefire as “extremely urgent.” He said that if the situation remains unresolved during the Beijing meeting, it will become a top priority in discussions between Trump and Xi.

Fu also stressed that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is essential for global energy supply stability and broader international economic security.

Tensions in the region remain high following earlier military escalation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. According to reports, strikes and counterstrikes over recent months have caused widespread destruction and significant casualties, further destabilizing the region.

The US administration has argued that its military engagement was time-bound, while also signaling an end to active hostilities in communications with Congress. However, a lasting peace agreement between Washington and Tehran has not yet been reached.

Iranian state media has reported that Tehran has shared a revised proposal through Pakistan for possible dialogue with Washington. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has confirmed ongoing diplomatic efforts to mediate between the two sides.

Kuwait has also acknowledged Pakistan’s role, with Kuwaiti officials reportedly praising its attempts to promote regional stability and long-term peace.

Meanwhile, Iranian military officials have warned that the possibility of renewed conflict with the United States and Israel cannot be ruled out. Tehran has stated that it is fully prepared to respond to any “provocation or miscalculation” by Washington.

Iran’s military leadership has also accused the United States of failing to respect international agreements and claimed that previous negotiations broke down due to shifting US positions.

Despite intermittent diplomatic efforts, analysts say there is currently no clear path toward a comprehensive settlement between Washington and Tehran. Pakistan continues to position itself as a mediator, but significant gaps remain between the parties on key issues such as sanctions relief and control over the Strait of Hormuz.