Trump says he and China's Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons
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The agreement to keep Iran nuclear-free and reopen the Strait of Hormuz suggests a shared interest in stabilizing global energy markets, aligning with China's desire to diversify its oil sources and reduce reliance on the contested waterway.
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- Trump said he and Xi agree Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and must re‑open the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump and Xi met in Beijing and discussed the Iran war, Taiwan, trade, and other issues.
- Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping after US‑Israeli attacks began on Feb 28, disrupting global energy supplies.
- Xi promised not to send military equipment to Iran and opposed any tolls or militarisation of the strait.
- China expressed interest in buying more U.S. oil to reduce dependence on the strait, while the U.S. Treasury Secretary said China would help open it.
Why it matters: Oil shippers and global energy markets stand to gain as the strait reopens, while Iran loses a powerful bargaining chip; China’s interest in buying more U.S. oil aims to reduce its reliance on the waterway.
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