Iran says management of the Strait of Hormuz is a precondition that cannot be negotiated; "Iran's undisputed control over the Strait of Hormuz is a definitive precondition for negotiations", SNN reports

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"Advisor to the Iranian Supreme Leader: The real guarantor of any agreement with the United States is the Strait of Hormuz", Al Jazeera reports; adds that documents and signatures alone cannot guarantee any deal

Iran says management of the Strait of Hormuz is a precondition that cannot be negotiated; "Iran's undisputed control over the Strait of Hormuz is a definitive precondition for negotiations", SNN reports

Meituan (3690 HK) denies social media reports that the product unit is to cut 50% of its staff

China International Trade Representative Li Chenggang met US Deputy Trade Representative Sweitzer and exchanged views on China-US economic and trade relations, reports suggest