China's Rejection of G20 Statement Exposes Geopolitical Rifts Over Strait of Hormuz

Why did Beijing reject the G20 statement?

Sazandegi assessed China’s refusal to join the G20 statement. The meeting was supposed to focus mainly on economic issues, but disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz once again exposed geopolitical rifts among major powers. The G20 countries emphasized the need for safe and free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, but China declined to endorse the position.