China says 'maintaining communication' with US over Trump visit
Why it matters: Energy security is becoming a bargaining chip in U.S.-China talks, raising global market and stability stakes.
- Donald Trump threatens to postpone the Xi summit unless China aids in reopening the Strait of Hormuz (U.S. statements).
- China says it is maintaining communication with the United States about the upcoming visit (Straits Times Asia).
- The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical oil chokepoint, and its closure adds urgency and leverage to the diplomatic exchange.
Donald Trump warned that the U.S.-China summit could be delayed unless Beijing helps reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Beijing says it is keeping the lines of communication open with Washington. The standoff underscores how energy security is being weaponized in high‑level diplomacy, with both sides signaling willingness to negotiate but also to pressure the other.
