Donald Trump isn’t messing around anymore. He’s bringing in the big guns.
Now China just caved to a major Trump demand that changes everything.
Diplomatic Breakthrough with Beijing
President Trump announced that China has committed to refraining from supplying weapons to Iran, even as tensions simmer in the region.
He revealed that after sending a letter to President Xi Jinping requesting restraint, he received a response indicating Beijing would hold back on such transfers.
Trump emphasized his unique leverage, noting, “Look, there’s never been anybody tougher in China than me. But I also have a good relationship with President Xi, and that’s a good thing.”
He downplayed concerns about potential Chinese cyber activities, simply stating, “I’ll address things, but it is what it is; China is China.”
Optimism for a Personal Summit
Looking ahead to his upcoming trip to Beijing on May 14-15—the first visit by a U.S. president to Chinese soil in nearly a decade—Trump expressed confidence in a warm reception.
He predicted a friendly encounter, declaring on Truth Social, “President Xi will give me a big, fat, hug when I get there in a few weeks.”
He added, “We are working together smartly, and very well! Doesn’t that beat fighting??? BUT REMEMBER, we are very good at fighting, if we have to – far better than anyone else!!!”
Securing the Strait of Hormuz
Trump highlighted China’s satisfaction with U.S. efforts to keep the Strait of Hormuz open permanently, a vital artery for global oil flows where China sources roughly 45-50% of its crude imports.
He posted, “China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. I am doing it for them, also — And the World.”
This comes amid the recent U.S.-imposed blockade of Iranian ports and ongoing friction, including a fragile ceasefire.
Trump described the Iran conflict as “very close to over” in a Fox Business interview with Maria Bartiromo, while China’s Foreign Ministry criticized the blockade as “dangerous and irresponsible behavior.”
