China maintains US communication amid Trump visit talks
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- 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.
Why it matters: Energy security is becoming a bargaining chip in U.S.-China talks, raising global market and stability stakes.
