Mideast: China willing to deepen Sino-Saudi ties 中東局勢：中國願深化中沙關系 President Xi Jinping called on Monday for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and a cessation of hostilities in the Middle East and the Gulf region, highlighting that normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be maintained. 2026年4月20日下午，國家主席習近平應約同沙特阿拉伯王儲兼首相穆罕默德通電話時強調，中東和海灣地區應立即實現全面停火止戰，並應保持霍爾木茲海峽的正常通行。 Xi made the remarks during a telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud upon the latter's request. Both leaders exchanged views on bilateral ties and the current situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region. 雙方就雙邊關系及中東、海灣地區當前局勢交換了意見。 On the Middle East situation, Xi emphasized that China advocates an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, supports all efforts conducive to restoring peace, and insists on res...