U.S. President Donald Trump expressed significant optimism on Saturday, April 18, 2026, regarding his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing it as "special" and "potentially historic."

In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump stated that he is eagerly looking forward to the summit, anticipating that "much will be accomplished."

He also noted that President Xi is "very happy" about the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

These remarks come at a crucial time, coinciding with the U.S. announcement of a one-month extension on the sanctions waiver for Russian oil, signaling a complex shift in global diplomatic and energy policies.