China’s Xi Jinping issues chilling ‘world order disarray’ warning | World | News
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.
A spokesperson for the Chinese Defense Ministry, Wang Yi, said: “Chinese ships continue to move in and out of the waters of the Strait of Hormuz.
“We have trade and energy agreements with Iran, which we will respect and abide by.
“We expect others not to interfere in our affairs. “Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, and has opened it to us.”
The ministry statement made clear that it believes the blockade of the Strait does not serve the common interests of the international community.
Hours after the warning, the official press account of China’s armed forces has shared a video on social media platform X showing the country’s military capabilities.
China Military Bugle’s post shows soldiers, aircrafts, submarines and missiles performing night drills.
The post read: “Sleepless in battle … Night drill, night fire, night missions”.
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