Beijing, March 16, 2026 (AFP) - China says 'maintaining communication' with US over Trump visit

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2026-03-16

Beijing said on Monday it is in talks with Washington over a visit by US President Donald Trump expected this month. Trump has suggested Washington may delay the planned summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping if Beijing does not assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has effectively closed the waterway, critical to oil transporation, in retaliation for the US and Israeli war against Tehran. Beijing's foreign ministry said on Monday that Be......

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