Iran-Israel war LIVE: Further hostilities in West Asia 'inadvisable', Xi tells Putin in Beijing talks

Published on 5/20/2026, 6:35:42 AM

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Chinese President Xi Jinping said further hostilities in West Asia is “inadvisable”, calling for a “comprehensive” ceasefire, as he spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday (May 20, 2026), state media reported.
Two Chinese tankers laden with oil exited the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed.
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) said the war would be over “very quickly”.
His comments came after saying he had paused a planned resumption of hostilities following a new proposal by Tehran to end the conflict.

Quick context: Chinese President Xi Jinping said further hostilities in West Asia is “inadvisable”, calling for a “comprehensive” ceasefire, as he spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday (May 20, 2026), state...

Published May 20, 2026.

📌 Source: The Hindu

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