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Trump claims China’s Xi is ‘very happy’ about Strait of Hormuz reopening

By Jacob Magid 18 April 2026, 5:40 am
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Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

US President Donald Trump claims that Chinese President Xi Jinping is “very happy” about the status of the Strait of Hormuz, and that he looks forward to their meeting in China.

“President Xi is very happy that the Strait of Hormuz is open and/or rapidly opening,” Trump says on Truth Social.

“Our meeting in China will be a special one and, potentially, Historic. I look forward to being with President Xi — Much will be accomplished!” he adds.

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