U. S. President Donald Trump said China had reacted positively to his decision to ensure unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, framing the move as beneficial not only for Beijing but for global trade as a whole.

In a post on social media, Trump argued that opening the strategic waterway would prevent similar disruptions in the future. He also claimed that Beijing had signaled a willingness to refrain from supplying weapons to Iran.

The U.S. leader went on to describe relations with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as constructive, suggesting that both sides were working together effectively and hinting at a preference for cooperation over confrontation, while stressing that Washington remained prepared to act forcefully if necessary.

Earlier, White House Press Secretary Karolin Levitt said Trump was planning to visit Beijing on May 14–15 for talks with Xi Jinping. The trip had originally been scheduled for late March or early April but was postponed due to the U.S. military operation against Iran.

On April 13, the U. S. Navy began blocking maritime traffic linked to Iranian ports on both sides of the Strait of Hormuz. The route is a critical artery for global energy supplies, accounting for around 20 percent of worldwide shipments of oil, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas.

At the same time, Washington indicated that vessels not connected to Iran could continue to pass through the strait without restrictions, provided they had not made payments to Tehran.