Donald Trump’s allies pin hopes on Xi Jinping to defuse Strait of Hormuz crisis

The meeting came amid an impasse in peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending their months-old war and reopening safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for oil, fertilizer and other commodities.

Chinese leader welcomed US President with a handshake for a superpower summit

Chinese leader’s overture underscores how global issues are increasingly shaping US-China diplomacy and trade talks

But there was no signal from China that Mr. Xi’s government would grow more assertive in pressuring Iran to allow more ships through the strait, let alone to agree to a peace deal that would suit Mr. Trump.