Trump Says China Relatively Inactive in Strait of Hormuz Situation
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US President Donald Trump stated that China has been relatively inactive in the Strait of Hormuz situation, while expressing anticipation for an upcoming visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States.
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Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and tensions there have periodically involved regional and global powers. Trump referenced prior diplomatic engagement with China, including his May visit to Beijing.
WASHINGTON, September 1. /TASS/. China has been ‘relatively inactive’ in the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House.
"He’s coming in a couple of weeks. He looks forward to it. I look forward to having him. We've had a very good relationship," Trump said in response to a question about the upcoming US visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
"Even with the Strait of Hormuz, he’s relatively inactive. He’s been relatively inactive by comparison to what he could have been," Trump added.
Washington has repeatedly signaled publicly that it expects the Chinese president to visit the United States in the fall. Trump visited Beijing on May 14-15.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Xi Jinping will visit the United States in the fall
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific actions is the US expecting from China regarding the Strait of Hormuz?
- When exactly is Xi Jinping's visit to the United States scheduled?
- What topics will be discussed during the upcoming summit between Trump and Xi Jinping?
