China says 'maintaining communication' with US over Trump visit

Trade is set to take centre stage in the potential talks between President Xi Jinping and Trump expected at the end of the month. However, Trump has suggested he may delay a meeting with Xi if Beijing does not assist in reopening the strait, and warned that not abiding by his request would be "very bad for the future of NATO". The waterway, critical to oil transportation, has been effectively closed by Iran in retaliation over the US and Israeli war against Tehran. Beijing's foreign ministry...