U.S. President Donald Trump has concluded his visit to China, where expectations were high that he would press Beijing to help halt the ongoing conflict involving Iran. China, a close diplomatic partner and major oil buyer of Iran, appeared to maintain its existing position despite discussions between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

According to a White House statement, both sides agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and that Iran should never acquire nuclear weapons. The statement also noted Xi’s opposition to militarization or the imposition of tariffs in the strait, and hinted that China may purchase oil from the United States. However, China’s foreign ministry later reiterated that its stance on Iran remained unchanged, emphasizing continuity in its policy.

It remains unclear whether the Trump–Xi talks will have any tangible impact on the Iran conflict. For now, Beijing appears to have reaffirmed its established position rather than signaling any new diplomatic direction.