Rubio Urges China to Take ‘More Active Role’ in Pressuring Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 13 urged China to take a “more active role” in pressuring Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump began a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on May 14 amid significant tensions between the two countries. Trump and Xi first attended a welcome ceremony near Tiananmen Square, followed by a bilateral meeting at the Great Hall of the People. The ongoing trade tensions are expected to dominate discussions between the two leaders.
Speaking to Fox News’ Sean Hannity aboard Air Force One, as he accompanied Trump on his visit to China, Rubio said that Washington had made the case to Beijing that it was in its interests to help resolve the situation….