U.S. and China Agree to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open

President Trump and Xi Jinping agreed during their meeting in Beijing to maintain the Strait of Hormuz’s openness and prevent disruption to global energy flows. Xi Jinping expressed opposition to the militarization of the Strait and voiced interest in increasing oil purchases from the US to reduce reliance on the waterway. Both leaders reaffirmed Iran’s non-nuclear status and discussed expanding economic cooperation.