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China says it is maintaining communication with the United States over a possible visit by President Donald Trump, even as tensions linked to the Middle East conflict continue to ripple through global diplomacy and energy markets.
Beijing confirmed on Monday that discussions between the two countries remain ongoing regarding the proposed trip expected later this month, signalling that both sides are still keeping diplomatic channels open despite mounting geopolitical pressure.
Speaking during a press briefing in Beijing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said both governments were “maintaining communication regarding President Trump’s visit to China.”
“Head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China-US relations,” Lin told reporters, emphasising the importance of dialogue between the world’s two largest economies.
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The potential visit comes amid heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, where disruptions linked to the ongoing war involving Iran have rattled international shipping routes and energy supplies.
Global crude prices have surged sharply since the conflict escalated, with analysts warning that the closure of the narrow waterway through which a significant share of the world’s oil passes could further strain global markets.
For China, the stakes are particularly high. The country relies heavily on Middle Eastern crude, with energy analytics firm Kpler estimating that about 57 per cent of China’s seaborne crude imports in 2025 came from the region.
