During a press interaction on Monday, President Donald Trump addressed the upcoming visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States. In his remarks, Trump specifically highlighted China’s role during the recent tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, characterizing the nation as having remained "relatively inactive" throughout the crisis.

Trump suggested that China’s decision to stay on the sidelines was a notable choice, implying that the country could have taken a more active or disruptive role had it chosen to do so. The President’s comments come at a time of ongoing diplomatic efforts between the two nations, with Xi Jinping expected to travel to Washington in the coming weeks. Trump expressed optimism regarding the upcoming meeting, stating that both he and the Chinese leader are looking forward to the visit.

While the President framed China’s inaction as a positive development, the report from the South China Morning Post focuses on the timing of these remarks as a potential signal of diplomatic thawing. The article notes that the praise was offered in response to a direct question about the status of the upcoming summit. There is no mention of how other international stakeholders or the Chinese government itself have characterized their stance on the Strait of Hormuz, nor are there details provided regarding the specific nature of the "crisis" mentioned by the President.