White House Says Xi Will Pressure Iran, Mull US Oil Buys
Summary
The White House said that during talks in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping indicated China might pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and consider buying more American oil. This would mark a big change in China's approach, as the strait is a key route for oil shipments and currently affected by conflicts involving Iran.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
- Both leaders agreed the Strait of Hormuz must stay open for energy shipments.
- Xi opposed militarizing the strait or charging fees for passing ships.
- China may buy more U.S. oil to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
- China is Iran’s top customer for oil under sanctions and gets almost half its oil through the strait.
- China stopped importing U.S. oil after President Trump’s tariffs in 2025.
- China has condemned the war against Iran and opposed the U.S. naval blockade.
- China had declined U.S. requests to help pressure Iran or protect ships in the strait.
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