Trump: China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 10, 2026
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In a startling statement released today, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that China is “very happy” with his decision to “permanently open” the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global النفط shipping route.
“China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump said in a brief address. “I am doing it for them, also — and the world.”
The remarks have sparked immediate confusion and concern among international observers, as the Strait of Hormuz — a narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman — is already an international waterway governed by complex maritime laws and geopolitical tensions, particularly involving Iran, the United States, and Gulf nations.
Analysts were quick to question the meaning and feasibility of Trump’s claim. “No single leader can ‘open’ the Strait of Hormuz unilaterally,” said one geopolitical expert. “It’s one of the most strategically sensitive chokepoints in the world.”
- China, which relies heavily on energy imports passing through the strait, has not yet officially responded to Trump’s statement. However, the comment has triggered speculation about shifting global alliances and economic strategies.
- Meanwhile, officials in Washington and key Middle Eastern capitals have remained silent, with some sources indicating that no formal policy or operation matching Trump’s description is currently underway.
China, which relies heavily on energy imports passing through the strait, has not yet officially responded to Trump’s statement. However, the comment has triggered speculation about shifting global alliances and economic strategies.
Meanwhile, officials in Washington and key Middle Eastern capitals have remained silent, with some sources indicating that no formal policy or operation matching Trump’s description is currently underway.
Global markets reacted cautiously, with oil prices experiencing mild volatility amid uncertainty over what, if anything, the statement signifies in practical terms.
This is a developing story.