President Trump stated that China is pleased with his actions to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz and has agreed not to send weapons to Iran. He also mentioned that President Xi will greet him with a hug during an upcoming visit in a few weeks.
![@Visegrád 24: Trump:
China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. [...] They have agreed not to send weapons to Iran. President Xi will give me a big, fat, hug when I get there in a few](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpub-4357b54df55146feb8261be683c32511.r2.dev%2Fimages%2F1776254445982-18edefd40c7ea581-HF8b5ABXEAESfEh.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
President Trump stated that China is pleased with his actions to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz and has agreed not to send weapons to Iran. He also mentioned that President Xi will greet him with a hug during an upcoming visit in a few weeks.
![@Visegrád 24: Trump:
China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. [...] They have agreed not to send weapons to Iran. President Xi will give me a big, fat, hug when I get there in a few](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpub-4357b54df55146feb8261be683c32511.r2.dev%2Fimages%2F1776254445982-18edefd40c7ea581-HF8b5ABXEAESfEh.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
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Trump: China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. [...] They have agreed not to send weapons to Iran. President Xi will give me a big, fat, hug when I get there in a few weeks. We are working together smartly, and very well." 🇺🇸🇨🇳