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Trump praises China for staying on sidelines during Strait of Hormuz closure

Trump said Xi Jinping is expected to visit Washington in a couple of weeks and that the two countries have had a “very good relationship.”

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US President Donald Trump said on Monday that China has remained relatively inactive during the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking as Xi Jinping’s expected visit to Washington approaches, Trump said Xi is “coming in a couple of weeks” and described the relationship as “very good,” adding that he has “a lot of respect” for the Chinese leader.

Trump also said he believes Xi respects the United States, contrasting it with what he characterized as a lack of respect “two years ago.”

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