Donald Trump Seeks China’s Help to Secure the Strait of Hormuz
In an interview with the , spoke about his upcoming meeting in Beijing with Chinese President . said he hopes China will help reopen the before their meeting takes place. According to him, China uses this route to transport nearly 90 percent of its oil imports.
The meeting is expected to take place in Beijing later this month, in March. However, Trump said he would like to see some action from China on this issue before the meeting, adding that waiting two weeks is a long time.
He also mentioned that the visit could be postponed, though he did not provide further details. United States’ request for China to help ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz comes at a time when Beijing maintains good relations with Tehran. Because of this relationship, China may not need to join any U.S.-led coalition to move its own oil tankers through the strait. , also said that through an understanding with , two of its oil tankers had been allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.