Trump prioritises Iran war over China, to delay Beijing trip as Hormuz blockade skyrockets oil price
Amid the escalating war with Iran, Donald Trump may delay his planned visit to Beijing to meet Xi Jinping. The crisis deepened after Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a sharp rise in global oil prices. Washington has urged China and allies to help secure the key oil route amid the conflict. Meanwhile, Beijing has avoided directly responding to the request and instead called for restraint and de-escalation.