00:00China says discussions are continuing over a potential March visit by US President Donald Trump in March.
00:07Following his warning that a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping could be delayed,
00:12Beijing does not help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
00:18Trump said countries that benefit from shipping through the strait should also help secure it,
00:24noting that China imports about 90% of its oil through the waterway.
00:29It was earlier reported that Iranian officials may consider allowing only Chinese-linked ships to pass through the strait
00:36with some commercial vessels already identifying as Chinese-owned to avoid attacks from Iran.
00:43The White House had previously said Trump was expected to visit China from March 31st to April 2nd
00:50for a highly anticipated summit with Xi.
00:53Trump's remarks come as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant meets Chinese Vice Premier He Li Feng in Paris
00:59for a new round of trade talks aimed at paving the way for the proposed visit.
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