U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. In a message posted on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump described the meeting as potentially 'special' and 'historic', suggesting that significant achievements could result from it. He also claimed that Xi was pleased about the reopening or imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

According to analysts cited in the report, the meeting, expected to take place in mid-May, reflects Beijing’s stance on the ongoing Middle East conflict. As the world’s largest importer of crude oil, China aims to secure its energy supply, with about half of its total energy demand coming from the Middle East.

The report, sourced from Al Jazeera, highlights that the meeting could influence China’s approach to regional stability and energy security amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.