NewsVista Global | September 2, 2026 | IST
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Washington: China has objected to several parts of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Chair’s Statement, including language related to the Strait of Hormuz and the security of global energy trade.
The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors met in Asheville, North Carolina, on August 31 and September 1. The United States, which currently holds the G20 presidency, issued a Chair’s Statement after members failed to reach a unanimous joint communiqué.
According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the statement was supported by all G20 members present except China. Beijing objected to several paragraphs, including language concerning disruptions to energy trade and the importance of maintaining free, safe and predictable navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy routes, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. Any prolonged disruption to shipping through the waterway could have significant implications for global oil markets and energy prices.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China was the only G20 member that did not support the agreed language. The disagreements reportedly extended beyond the Hormuz issue and included other economic and financial matters.
China’s objection to the G20 wording does not necessarily mean that Beijing supports a closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The development instead highlights differences among major economies over how the ongoing regional tensions and their impact on global trade and energy supplies should be addressed.
Markets and energy traders are closely watching developments around the Strait, as any further disruption to oil shipments could increase volatility in crude prices.
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