Xi's Unlikely Diplomacy: What Does It Mean for the Global Balance? Chinese President Xi Jinping made two significant commitments to US President Donald Trump during their recent Beijing summit.
According to Trump, Xi vowed not to provide military equipment to Iran and offered China's assistance in reopening the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.
For decades, China has been steadily increasing its presence in the Middle East through trade agreements and strategic partnerships with regional players.