In a high-stakes meeting, Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have focused on the escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with both leaders agreeing on the necessity of keeping the waterway open and preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Xi has signaled support for helping broker peace with Iran, pledging not to provide military equipment to the country. The two nations have also reached a consensus on opposing the militarization of the Strait. U.S. officials noted potential Chinese energy purchases as a strategic maneuver to reduce reliance on the Middle East, while Trump emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue and cooperation between the U.S. and China on regional issues.