After a meeting that lasted more than two hours between the President of the United States and the President of China. The White House issued an official statement: "President Trump had a good meeting with President Xi of China. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen economic cooperation between our two countries, including expanding market access for American businesses in China and increasing Chinese investment in our industries. Leaders from many of the largest companies in the United States joined part of the meeting.
The president also emphasized the need to build on progress in stemming the flow of chemicals used to produce fentanyl into the United States, as well as increasing Chinese purchases of American agricultural products.
Both sides agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free flow of energy. President Xi also made clear China’s opposition to the militarization of the Strait and any attempt to charge for its use, and he expressed interest in purchasing additional American oil to reduce China’s dependence on the Strait in the future. Both countries agreed that Iran will never have nuclear weapons."