US President Donald Trump announced the postponement of his planned visit to China, suggesting it would be rescheduled for approximately five to six weeks later. He emphasized the strong working relationship between the two nations during a bilateral meeting. The delay comes amid reported global tensions, though China's foreign ministry stated the visit's timing is unrelated to issues concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Both governments remain in communication to finalize the new dates for the meeting with President Xi Jinping.

US President Donald Trump announces a 5-6 week delay in his planned visit to China, with both sides coordinating new dates amid global issues.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that his administration is postponing the dates of his China visit.

While participating in a bilateral meeting with Micheal Martin Taoiseach of Ireland, Trump said that the meeting might happen in "five or six" weeks.

"Well yeah, on China, it's a little different story. We are resetting the meeting and it looks like it'll take place in about five weeks. We're working with China. They were fine with it. We're going to see, I look forward to seeing President Xi. He looks forward to seeing me I think, but I do look forward to seeing him. We have a good relationship with China. China actually is, has become economically for us very good, very good as you know. It's much different than it was in the past and we have a very good working relationship with China. So we're making it in about five or six weeks," he said.

Earlier on February 10, Politico had reported that Trump will reportedly visit Beijing in April and meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.

In an interview with NBC News, Trump had said that he will visit China in April.

"I'm gonna be going there in April then he's coming here toward the end of the year," Trump said.

Meanwhile, as the world grapples with a churn in global powers, the Middle East being the eye of the storm, China said on Tuesday that Trump's impending visit to the country has nothing to do with Strait of Hormuz closure.

As both countries attempt at trepid detente, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson's Office said that both sides remain in talks regarding the dates of the visit.