China’s President Xi Jinping has chillingly warned the world order is “crumbling into disarray” as the US war with Iran continues to intensify. Donald Trump is currently stepping up America’s blockade on the Strait of Hormuz in a move seen by many as attempting to pressure Iran into a ceasefire deal.
In comments made during a meeting with Spanish Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing, Xi warned in “today’s world, chaos abounds, and the international order is crumbling”. His remarks came after the US said it had “fully implemented” a blockade of the strait as it sought to take control of the key waterway. Xi Jinping said closer relations between Spain and China were in the interests of both countries and called for greater communication and mutual trust to “uphold the rule of law, jointly defend genuine multilateralism, and safeguard global peace and development”. The visit by Pedro Sánchez comes as Western governments scramble to keep close ties with Beijing despite mounting security and trade tensions, amid growing alarm over the policies of Donald Trump.
Sanchez added: “It is more necessary today than ever, and so that together we can establish an even stronger bond between China and the European Union.”
Sánchez said international law was coming under repeated attack and called for stronger ties to protect peace and prosperity.
The warning reitrated that China has an energy agreement with Iran and therefore its ships will not be intercepted.
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