US President Donald Trump stated that his initiative to keep the Strait of Hormuz permanently open would benefit China and global trade. The remarks, made ahead of his proposed visit to Beijing, have drawn diplomatic attention, although there has been no official response from China.
Speaking before his planned Beijing visit in May, Trump said he is working towards ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains permanently open, which he said would benefit China and other countries. According to the White House, his meeting with Xi Jinping is scheduled in Beijing on May 14 and 15. Trump also claimed that, as a result of his initiative, China has assured that it will not send weapons to Iran; however, this claim has not been independently confirmed.
In a post on his social media platform, Trump said that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open would provide relief to global trade. He stated that the move would serve the interests of not only the United States but also China and other countries.
Trump further asserted that his efforts had led China to assure that it would not supply weapons to Iran. This claim has not been independently verified, and no official statement has been issued by China.
According to the White House, Trump will undertake a two-day visit to Beijing on May 14 and 15. During the visit, he is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Xi Jinping, with discussions expected to include trade, security, and regional issues.
The visit is scheduled at a time of heightened global tensions and strategic competition. Efforts to manage relations between the United States and China have continued in recent years, although challenges persist.
In his remarks, Trump indicated both cooperation and deterrence. He said the United States seeks peace but is prepared to respond to any situation if necessary.
