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Wang Yi calls Iranian Foreign Minister

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China wants business as usual in the Middle East. On June 17, top diplomat Wang Yi held a call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. ICYMI: The US and Iran have agreed to an initial deal to end the fighting and reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz.

The deal also pledges significant sa...