US President Donald Trump said a Trump-Xi Hormuz reopening meeting could mark a major diplomatic moment next month, claiming Chinese President Xi Jinping is “very happy” that the Strait of Hormuz is open or rapidly reopening.
In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump said his upcoming meeting with Xi in China would be “special” and “potentially Historic.” He added that he was looking forward to the visit and suggested that meaningful progress could follow.
Trump’s remarks come as global markets continue to watch the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes. The waterway has been disrupted significantly by the ongoing Middle East conflict, affecting a significant share of global energy flows.
The crisis began on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran. Since then, shipping traffic through the Strait has fallen sharply, with vessel movement remaining well below normal levels even after a ceasefire.
Trump has repeatedly linked the reopening of Hormuz to his broader diplomatic efforts. In earlier comments, he said China was pleased with the route reopening and claimed he was helping secure the passage “for them, also and the World.”
Although Iranian officials have said the Strait is open for commercial vessels during the current truce, shipping volumes have not fully recovered. Traffic through the route, once exceeding 130 crossings a day, is still only a fraction of typical levels. That matters because the Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies. Any disruption there can quickly affect energy markets, trade confidence, and regional stability.
At the same time, the broader situation remains fragile. The US naval blockade of Iranian ports is still in force, while Iranian officials have warned that the reopening could depend on whether Washington avoids further escalation.
Trump highlights Xi ties before China summit
Trump also pointed to his personal communication with Xi over reports of arms supplies to Iran. He said he had written to the Chinese leader on the issue and received a response denying any such involvement. In addition, Trump used characteristically bold language to describe the relationship ahead of the trip. He said Xi would give him a “big, fat, hug” when he arrives in China and argued that cooperation is better than conflict, while also stressing US military strength.
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The expected summit, reportedly planned for mid-May, could become a key moment in US-China relations. Beyond Hormuz, it may also touch on trade, regional stability, and wider tensions between Washington and Beijing. Trump’s latest comments blend diplomacy, energy security, and geopolitical messaging at a sensitive time. While he is presenting the Hormuz reopening as a breakthrough, the shipping route has not yet returned to normal, and regional tensions remain high.
