China's Wang Yi: Ceasefire, Neutrality in Middle East

0:00It's April 2nd. I'm Corey with the story, and this is Global News Today, your AI-powered world briefing. China's foreign minister Wang Yi is wrapping up diplomatic pressure for a ceasefire in the Middle East, stressing safe passage through the strait of. Hormuz, after the war is messed with global energy flows. In phone calls on April 2nd, Wang hit up the European Union's top diplomat, Kajakalas, and Germany's foreign minister, Johann Wadifull, pushing for. Some efforts to wrap this conflict quick. He told Kajakas a ceasefire is crucial for secure shipping in that vital strait, urging all sides to build wider agreement and set the stage for peace. Wang also reminded wayful that big players like China and Germany got to stay neutral and helpful in the talks. This comes as China slams US and Israeli strikes on Iran as breaking international law, which sparked Iranian hits back on Israel, US spots, and Gulf nations. Now Wang's calling out everyone to shield Gulf sovereignty, civilians, sea routes, and

1:01get to the negotiating table fast. With energy markets still shaky, these move signal China's playing broker to cool the flames before shipping grinds to a halt.