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Donald Trump has shared an insight into China's position on Iran before his official visit came to an end today.

The strategically crucial waterway is central to global oil and commodity shipments, carrying nearly a fifth of the world’s seaborne energy supplies under normal conditions.

Chinese President Xi Jinping did not comment on his discussions with Trump about Iran, although China's foreign ministry issued a blunt statement outlining Beijing's frustration with the Iran war.