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Trump Says China Backs Hormuz Opening and Won't Arm Iran
Trump said Xi Jinping denied reports of arms shipments to Tehran as U.S. officials reported the blockade had halted all vessel traffic.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump claimed China is supporting Washington's efforts to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, stating Beijing agreed not to supply weapons to Iran amid escalating West Asia tensions.
- Beijing views stability in the Strait of Hormuz as critical given China's deep energy dependence and status as Iran's largest trading partner and key oil buyer under a long-term cooperation framework.
- In a Truth Social post, Trump said China was "very happy" with his decision to "permanently" open the vital shipping route, writing "We are working together smartly and very well" and framing the move as benefiting multiple parties.
- Next month, Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to host Trump for his first visit to China in nearly eight years, following Trump's indication that Xi prefers ending the Iran conflict.
- The summit will address trade disputes, tariffs, Taiwan tensions, and the West Asia crisis, though Trump warned allegations of Chinese Iran support could cause "big problems" despite his cooperative diplomatic messaging.
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Trump declares he will permanently open the Strait of Hormuz – but how?
President Trump is so convinced that China will be happy with his actions in the Strait of Hormuz, he predicted President Xi would give him a ‘big fat hug’ on his imminent visit there. But how open is the Strait really? US Central Command has claimed that it is successfully turning back or blocking all ships from Iranian ports. Meanwhile, there’s talk of an extension to the ceasefire between the US and Iran, and a Pakistani delegation has arrive…
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US President Donald Trump has said that China has agreed not to supply weapons to Iran. Trump made this request in a letter to Xi Jinping. Trump claims that Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent him a positive response.
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