US president had suggested his trip could be put on hold if Beijing fails to help secure the strait of Hormuz

China has said it is in communication with the US regarding Donald Trump’s planned visit to Beijing, despite hints from the US president that he might delay the trip if Beijing does not help to unblock the strait of Hormuz.

China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said: “Head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China-US relations. The two sides are maintaining communication regarding President Trump’s visit to China.”

US president had suggested his trip could be put on hold if Beijing fails to help secure the strait of Hormuz

China has said it is in communication with the US regarding Donald Trump’s planned visit to Beijing, despite hints from the US president that he might delay the trip if Beijing does not help to unblock the strait of Hormuz.

China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said: “Head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China-US relations. The two sides are maintaining communication regarding President Trump’s visit to China.”

US president had suggested his trip could be put on hold if Beijing fails to help secure the strait of Hormuz

China has said it is in communication with the US regarding Donald Trump’s planned visit to Beijing, despite hints from the US president that he might delay the trip if Beijing does not help to unblock the strait of Hormuz.

China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said: “Head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China-US relations. The two sides are maintaining communication regarding President Trump’s visit to China.”