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Trump praises China for staying inactive during Strait of Hormuz crisis

Donald Trump praised China for remaining relatively inactive during a reported Strait of Hormuz crisis.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 2, 2026, 2:56 PM UTC.

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The remarks reflect major-power dynamics around a strategic maritime chokepoint and an ongoing regional crisis.

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Trump praises China for remaining 'relatively inactive' during Strait of Hormuz crisis ↗thestar.com.my · Recorded source date: Sep 2, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
Trump Says China 'Relatively Inactive' on Iran as Xi, Pezeshkian Hold Brief Talks ↗theepochtimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 3, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC

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