Trump threatens to cancel Beijing visit if China doesn't assist with Hormuz Strait escort operations; Foreign Ministry responds

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On March 16, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin hosted a routine press conference.

A reporter asked, President Trump threatened that if China does not assist with escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, he will cancel his visit to Beijing. What is China’s response to Trump’s specific remarks?

Wang Wenbin stated that high-level diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic leading role in China-U.S. relations, and both sides are maintaining communication regarding President Trump’s visit to China.

Source: Beijing Youth Daily

Editors: Chen Xiao, Qiao Ran

Proofreader: Xiao Jieyu

Other highlights from the press conference:

Foreign Ministry: China is willing to continue contributing to the reconciliation between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Foreign Ministry: Restoring passenger flights between China and North Korea is a positive step to facilitate friendly exchanges between the two peoples.

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