Chinese Foreign Minister encourages US and Iran to continue resolving their differences and disputes through talks; teams on two sides are still working on details for outcomes on trade, Xinhua reports

The call from the Chinese Foreign Minister for the U.S.

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Chinese Foreign Minister encourages US and Iran to continue resolving their differences and disputes through talks; teams on two sides are still working on details for outcomes on trade, Xinhua reports

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Chinese President Xi is to visit the US in the autumn, Chinese press reports

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Calls for reopening Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible.
China, US agreed to set up boards of trade, investment.
Agreed to promote the expansion of two-way trade under the framework of reciprocal tariff reductions.
Both sides agreed to address each other’s concerns regarding market access for agricultural products.

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and Iran to continue dialogue signals a potential de-escalation in a region critical for energy supplies, especially concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This might positively impact commodities markets, particularly oil prices, as improved relations could stabilize supply concerns; for traders, monitoring how these developments influence energy prices, especially WTI, will be crucial.

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