China: we’re still talking to US about Trump trip after threat to delay over Iran crisis

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China confirmed ongoing discussions with the United States regarding President Trump's planned visit, scheduled for late March to early April, despite Trump's threat to postpone it. The potential delay stems from Trump's desire for China to take a position on the Strait of Hormuz situation, where Iran has restricted access following US and Israeli actions. Trump is pressuring countries benefiting from the Strait to help ensure its security. China's Foreign Ministry emphasized the importance of head-of-state diplomacy in the relationship and stated that communication with the US is ongoing regarding the visit. While the White House has announced the trip, China has not yet formally confirmed it.

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The White House has said the trip will run from March 31 to April 2.

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"it’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the strait will help to make sure that nothing bad happens there"

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Trump threatened to delay the trip.

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China said it was still talking to the United States about President Donald Trump’s planned visit later this month.

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Trump has been trying to pressure countries that rely heavily on oil from the Persian Gulf to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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China said on Monday it was still talking to the United States about President Donald Trump’s planned visit later this month, following his threat to delay the trip.Trump has been trying to pressure countries that rely heavily on oil from the Persian Gulf to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that Iran has effectively closed in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks.On Sunday, he told the Financial Times “it’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the strait will help to make sure that nothing bad happens there”.He also said he would prefer to know Beijing’s position before he travelled there, adding “we may delay”.When asked about Trump’s comments, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the two countries were “in communication” over the visit and described head-of-state diplomacy as playing an “irreplaceable role” in their relationship.China has yet to make a formal announcement about the trip but the White House has said it will run from March 31 to April 2.

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