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Trump risks showdown with Xi before summit over Hormuz blockade

The war in the Middle East is testing a fragile detente between the world’s biggest economies.

1 report1 sourceApr 16, 2026, 12:20 AM
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The Straits TimesApr 16, 2026, 12:20 AM

Trump risks showdown with Xi before summit over Hormuz blockade

The war in the Middle East is testing a fragile detente between the world’s biggest economies.

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