On April 16, 2026, Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue met with Ambassador of the UK to China Peter Wilson at the latter’s request. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the situation in Iran.

Peter Wilson briefed on the UK’s position on the current tensions in the Middle East, with a particular focus on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He noted that as permanent members of the UN Security Council, both the UK and China hold aligned positions on restoring regional peace and stability. The UK is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China on easing the crisis and restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Zhai Jun stated that China has been closely following the latest developments on Iran and hopes the parties concerned would heed international calls for peace and ceasefire, seeking a way out through dialogue and negotiation. President Xi Jinping put forward a four-point proposal on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, offering a Chinese solution to the crisis. China stands ready to work with all parties, including the UK, in the spirit of President Xi Jinping’s four-point proposal, to actively promote peace talks and contribute to the early restoration of peace and stability in the region.