US President Donald Trump has postponed his visit to China due to the absurdity of a proposed naval escort campaign in the Strait of Hormuz. Beijing is frustrated with Washington's lack of clarity and Trump's hazy demands.

Beijing is probably sighing with relief following US President Donald Trump’s postponement of his visit to China for “a month or so”. Initially, Trump had tried to threaten China for not joining a proposed naval escort campaign in the Strait of Hormuz, but quickly changed his tone after recognising the absurdity of such a demand. Not even the United States’ closest allies are willing to lend a hand. However, Beijing is even more frustrated with Washington’s lack of clarity and Trump’s hazy...