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China's Vice President Han Zheng to Attend Trump's Inauguration on Jan. 20 at U.S. Invitation

Jan 17, 2025, 01:22 AM

At the invitation of the United States, China's Vice President Han Zheng will attend President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony in Washington, D.C., on January 20, as President Xi Jinping's special representative, according to a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson. This marks the first time a senior Chinese leader has attended a U.S. presidential inauguration, signaling a potential effort by China to enhance dialogue with the new U.S. administration. Han Zheng, a key figure in China's leadership who has previously met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and attended King Charles' coronation, is seen as an important envoy in Beijing's foreign relations.