Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States will press China to take a more “active role” in negotiations related to Iran during an upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Rubio made the remarks while speaking in Beijing to Fox News host Sean Hannity. He said Trump and other administration officials are expected to try to convince Xi and Chinese leadership to help apply pressure on Iran and support efforts aimed at ending the war with Iran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The comments frame China as a potential partner in diplomatic and coercive efforts tied to regional security concerns connected to the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio’s statements indicate the U.S. is seeking broader international involvement from China in the negotiation process, particularly in efforts that would affect both Iran’s conflict status and shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz. The outlets’ reports reflect the same overall message: the U.S. plans to raise the issue directly with Chinese leaders ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting.