"Head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China-US relations. The two sides are maintaining communication regarding President Trump's visit to China."
"It's only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the strait will help to make sure that nothing bad happens there. I think China should help too because China gets 90% of its oil from the straits."
"Beijing has declined to address Trump's requests, made over the weekend, for other countries to send warships to help secure the vital shipping route. Lin on Monday called for a ceasefire in Iran to prevent further escalation of tensions, avoid turmoil in the region, and prevent greater impacts on global economic development."
China's foreign ministry confirmed ongoing communication with the US about President Trump's scheduled visit to Beijing between March 31 and April 2, where he will meet Xi Jinping. Trump suggested postponing the trip if China fails to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route disrupted by US-Israeli military actions against Iran. Trump claimed China imports 90% of its oil through the strait, though the actual figure is approximately 50%. China has not responded to Trump's requests for other nations to deploy warships to protect the waterway. Beijing instead called for a ceasefire in Iran to prevent regional escalation and protect global economic development, emphasizing its commitment to de-escalation efforts.
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