On March 16, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian presided over the regular press conference.
A BBC correspondent asked: US President Trump has indicated that he might postpone his visit to China if the country does not provide assistance regarding the escort issue in the Strait of Hormuz. How does China respond to this specific remark from President Trump?
Spokesperson Lin Jian stated that head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China-US relations. He confirmed that both sides are maintaining communication concerning the arrangements for President Trump's visit to China.