President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday. During the summit, the two leaders discussed the war in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
The White House stated that both sides agree the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free flow of energy.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that China should take a more active role in resolving the standoff over the strait.
Additionally, Israel and Lebanon are set to resume peace talks in Washington.