Trump: China's President Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening
U.S. President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping is “very happy” about the Strait of Hormuz remaining open and expressed optimism ahead of their upcoming meeting in China. Trump added that the talks could be “special” and potentially historic, with significant outcomes expected.
Ismail Shakil
Reuters
April 18, 2026
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025.
Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping was "very happy" about the status of the Strait of Hormuz, and that he looked forward to their meeting in China.
"President Xi is very happy that the Strait of Hormuz is open and/or rapidly opening," Trump said on Truth Social. "Our meeting in China will be a special one and, potentially, Historic. I look forward to being with President Xi — Much will be accomplished!," he added.
-Ismail Shakil/Reuters
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