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Iran and said the strait of Hormuz should be opened “as soon as possible”. Ahead of the summit, there was speculation the US might appeal to [China](https://www.theguardian.com/world/china), the biggest buyer of Iranian
conflict and Iran’s effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, which has blocked a large portion of the region’s supply of oil and natural gas. ASEAN, whose members represent more than 700 million
conflict has put a heavy strain on global economic growth, supply chains, international trade order and the stability of global energy supply, which hurts the common interests of the international community”. But the Chinese statement
influence, combined with its ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz, makes it a central concern for Gulf security. But recognising Iran as a threat does not mean accepting war as a strategy. The Gulf
influence to convince Iran to reopen the vital waterway. What makes this dynamic particularly striking is the contradiction at the heart of US policy. Even as Trump and Rubio appeal for China’s help
conflict is in an unsteady and uncertain holding pattern. "It is remarkable that President Trump is prepared to go to China under these circumstances," said Kurt Campbell, chairman of The Asia Group
influence Trump’s decision around this issue and potentially create a situation where it will be much harder for [Lai’s] government to request more special defensive spending in the future,” Yang said. ## Restoring
conflict is “very much under control”. However, with petrol prices in the US skyrocketing and [fuelling inflation](/economy/2026/5/12/us-faces-rising-costs-with-iran-war-driving-energy-prices-inflation-higher), diplomacy stalled, and Trump’s [popularity plummeting](/news/2026/4/28/trump-approval-dips-to-record-low-amid-iran-war-inflation-woes-poll), the war appears to be hampering the Republican president
China’s influence there has meant that India has long feared it could be used to either economically or militarily challenge India through maritime naval operations. Chabahar offers an escape: it is located about 140km
influence around the canal. US President Donald Trump has suggested multiple times since his second term began that the US could take control of the Panama Canal, while accusing China, without evidence, of managing
conflict" in the region, [capable of reigniting](https://one.npr.org/I/nx-s1-5828211:x) at any moment. Vance has said that Iran is fractured, and its leaders have different views on what direction to take. The vice president says
China last week, he was firing off posts attacking the congressman, whose district stretches along the Ohio River from the suburbs of Louisville and Cincinnati to the foothills of Appalachia. He has called