US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has not challenged the United States’ naval blockade around Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, expressing confidence in his personal relationship with the Chinese leader ahead of a planned meeting in Beijing later this month.

Trump says China has shown restraint

Responding to questions about his upcoming talks with Xi and the escalating Iran situation, Trump said he shares a strong relationship with the Chinese President and does not expect Beijing to confront US operations in the Gulf region.