China and US Negotiate Trump's Beijing Visit Amid Hormuz Strait Tensions

Despite Trump's hints about delaying his China trip, Beijing says the two sides are still communicating on the planned visit as head-of-state diplomacy is crucial for China-US ties.
Amidst the ongoing Middle East crisis and rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, China has stated that it is still communicating with the United States regarding President Trump's planned visit to Beijing. This comes despite Trump's hints that he might delay the trip if his prospective hosts in China fail to help secure the strategic waterway.
In a statement, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian emphasized the importance of head-of-state diplomacy in guiding China-US relations.
Source: The Guardian


