Trump threatens to delay China summit over Strait of
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- President Trump threatens to postpone the Xi summit if China doesn’t help reopen the Strait of Hormuz (per original report)
- Beijing says it is in contact with Washington and hints sanctions on Rubio may not be enforced, signaling diplomatic flexibility (Straits Times Asia)
- Analysts (The Hill) argue the ultimatum is part of a larger, China‑centric foreign policy aimed at reshaping global power dynamics
Why it matters: A delayed summit could reshape US‑China ties and destabilize Middle East oil routes.
