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Trump warns Xi summit at risk over Hormuz; demands China's help to keep waterway open

As the Trump-Xi meeting approaches, China's balancing act becomes even more important. (File/AFP)

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Firstpost•16-03-2026, 06:39

Trump warns Xi summit at risk over Hormuz; demands China's help to keep waterway open

•President Trump issued an ultimatum to Beijing: help secure the Strait of Hormuz or the upcoming summit with Xi Jinping is in jeopardy.
•The vital waterway, through which 20% of the world's oil flows, is affected by the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict.
•Trump emphasized China's significant reliance on the Strait for oil, stating they should contribute to its security.
•A planned meeting with Xi Jinping to stabilize a shaky trade truce is now a bargaining chip, with Trump suggesting a delay.
•Trump also called for a "team effort" from France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK to provide "risk insurance" for tankers.

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