Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The U.S. side has clarified that their visit is not related to the navigation issues in the Strait of Hormuz.

On March 17, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian hosted a regular press conference. A reporter asked about previous media reports stating that Trump claimed he would delay his visit to China if China did not assist with the escort issue in the Strait of Hormuz. What is China’s response to the U.S. statement? In response, Lin Jian said, “We have noted that the U.S. side has publicly clarified the media’s false reports, stating that the relevant reports are completely erroneous and emphasizing that the visit is unrelated to the navigation issue in the Strait of Hormuz.” (The Paper)