Trump’s Threat to Delay Summit With Xi Casts New Shadow Over China Relations

President Trump has threatened to delay a planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled to begin in just over two weeks. The potential postponement stems from Trump's demand that China assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This warning introduces further uncertainty into the already complex relationship between the United States and China. The summit's purpose was to address ongoing trade negotiations and other areas of mutual concern. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil transport, and its stability is of international importance.