Episode
Chinese, Iranian FMs voice support for reopening Strait of Hormuz, reaching political settlement
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- The Beijing Hour
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- May 6, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3580
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Summary
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the situation in the Middle East is at a critical juncture, as he met his Iranian counterpart and emphasized the importance of remaining committed to negotiations (01:04). The WHO says there may have been human-to-human transmission of the hantavirus on a cruise ship after identifying at least seven confirmed or suspected cases, including three deaths (13:15). And the May Day holiday in China saw over 1.5 billion domestic passenger trips, and more than 11.2 million cross-border trips by Chinese and foreign travelers (21:26).