Trump said President Xi Jinping assured him that China would not sell military equipment to Iran as long as the conflict with the US continues.
US President Donald Trump said he had a private conversation with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, which resulted in China agreeing not to sell military equipment to Iran as long as Iran continues its high-profile conflict with the US.
Trump made the announcement after a two-day visit to China, where he was hosted in Beijing for talks that covered a range of international issues, including trade, the Taiwan issue and the ongoing war between the US and Iran.
The US leader said he had a respectful conversation with Xi Jinping, and expressed the desire for both countries to maintain ties despite their differences.
Trump said President Xi assured him that China does not support Iran’s continued use of military force or the provision of weapons that could further destabilize the Middle East.
“Xi Jinping told me that China will never send military equipment to Iran at this critical time,” he said.
The United States has long urged China to pressure Iran to agree to talks to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping lanes.
Analysts say the closure or disruption of the Strait would have a major impact on the global economy, as oil prices could continue to rise.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said China supports the peaceful use of the Strait of Hormuz and does not want military action that could threaten it.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said that the talks between the two sides had given Beijing confidence that it would play a role in securing the region.
In recent days, Iran had announced that some ships from friendly countries would be allowed to continue using the Strait of Hormuz, while those from countries with close ties to the US or Israel would continue to be closely monitored.
This comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to rise, with the US military continuing to increase military operations in the Middle East and tightening sanctions on Iran.
Donald J. Trump is an American politician, media personality, and real-estate developer who served as the 45th and 47th President of the United States. Born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, he built a massive business empire before pivoting to a groundbreaking political career that made him a central figure in modern conservative populism
Business and Media Career: He was bornto wealthy real estate developer Fred Trump; he attended the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania.
Real Estate: He took over his father’s company in 1971, rebranding it as the Trump Organization. Over the next few decades, he built an extensive empire of skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses, largely based in Manhattan. Entertainment: He rose to massive pop-culture fame as the host and producer of the hit reality TV show The Apprentice (2004–2015), popularizing the catchphrase “You’re fired!”. He also authored numerous books, most notably his 1987 memoir The Art of the Deal.]
First Presidential Term (2017–2021). Election: In 2015, he announced his candidacy for the U.S. Presidency as a Republican. In 2016, he won the election over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
- Policies: His administration focused on protectionist trade policies, stricter immigration control, record-setting tax cuts (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), and the widespread appointment of conservative federal judges, including three Supreme Court justices.
Controversies: His tenure faced intense partisan polarization and frequent controversy. He became the first U.S. president to be impeached twice by the House of Representatives, though he was acquitted by the Senate in both trials.
Political Resilience and Return to the Presidency
Legal Battles: In his post-presidential years, he became the first former U.S. president to be charged with and convicted of crimes, dealing with multiple high-profile civil and criminal trials.
Re-election: Despite ongoing legal battles and an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in July 2024, Trump maintained a powerful base of voter support. He won the November 2024 presidential election, defeating Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, to return to the White House and secure a second term