Trump Seeks to Delay China Summit Amid Iran War and Strait of Hormuz Concerns

US President Donald Trump has requested to delay his planned March 31-April 2 summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping by about a month, citing the ongoing Iran war and his need to coordinate military efforts from Washington. While Trump has urged China to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions, US officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, state any postponement would be due to logistical reasons rather than disagreements with Beijing. Both countries describe recent diplomatic talks as constructive, with ongoing communication about the summit.