Xi Jinping will give me a ‘big, fat hug': Trump claims he is reopening Strait of Hormuz, says 'China is very happy'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that China is very happy that the Strait of Hormuz is being opened permanently, adding that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, will give him a "big, fat hug" during his upcoming visit to China.

In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote, "China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. I am doing it for them, also - And the World. This situation will never happen again. They have agreed not to send weapons to Iran. President Xi will give me a big, fat hug when I get there in a few weeks. We are working together smartly and very well! Doesn’t that beat fighting??? BUT REMEMBER, we are very good at fighting, if we have to - far better than anyone else!!!"

This is a developing story. More details awaited.