Trump says upcoming Xi meeting will be historic

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Friday that his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will be special and could be historic.

Trump made the remarks in a post on his social media platform Truth Social.

“President Xi is very happy that the Strait of Hormuz is open and/or rapidly opening,” Trump wrote.

He added: “Our meeting in China will be a special one and, potentially, historic.”

Trump also said he looks forward to meeting Xi, adding that “much will be accomplished.”