India, April 15 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that China "is very happy" that he is "permanently opening" the Strait of Hormuz, adding that Chinese President Xi Jinping will give him "a big, fat hug" when both the leaders meet next month.

In a Truth Social post, Trump claimed that he is opening the Strait of Hormuz, just days after he announced that the US will impose a naval blockade on the key trade waterway.

"I am doing it for them, also - And the World. This situation will never happen again," Trump wrote in the post.

"President Xi will give me a big, fat hug when I get there in a few weeks. We are working together smartly and very well! Doesn't that beat fighting??? " the post read.

However, Trump ended the post ...