Xi–MBS Call Highlights Hormuz Stability and Ceasefire Push as China–Saudi Partnership Marks 10 Years
An April 20, 2026 readout describes Xi Jinping and Mohammed bin Salman aligning on an immediate ceasefire, political-diplomatic dispute resolution, and safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The exchange also leverages the 10th anniversary of the China–Saudi comprehensive strategic partnership to signal deeper strategic trust and expanded cooperation amid regional instability.