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President Donald Trump has pressured China for cooperation in securing the Strait of Hormuz, hinting at a potential delay in the US-China summit. His strong remarks towards NATO members are also escalating international tensions.

Trump Pressures China on Hormuz Strait, Hints at US-China Summit Delay

President Donald Trump, on the 15th local time, repeatedly urged China to cooperate in ensuring the security of the Strait of Hormuz and even mentioned the possibility of postponing the US-China summit, which is scheduled for late this month or early next month. In an interview with the Financial Times (FT), President Trump stated that China obtains 90% of its oil through the Strait of Hormuz and therefore should participate in operations to escort ships passing through the strait.

NATO Threats Cause 'Abnormal Currents' in International Community

In addition to pressuring China, President Trump also made threatening remarks towards NATO member states, creating tension in the international community. He demanded that five countries, including South Korea, dispatch warships to the Strait of Hormuz. As tensions rise in the Middle East, with Israel's 'massive offensive' continuing despite Iran's call for 'de-escalation', attention is focused on the impact of Trump's hardline statements on international affairs.

*Source: YouTube: YTN (2026-03-16)*

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