Chinese President Xi Jinping advocated for the continued open passage through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz during a call with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The Strait of Hormuz should remain open, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said in a phone call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. “The Strait of Hormuz should remain open for normal passage, which aligns with the common interest of countries in the region and the international community,” Xi said during Monday’s call. This marks the first time the Chinese leader has urged the reopening of the strategically vital waterway, which has...