China will send Vice President Han Zheng to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, marking the first time a senior Chinese leader has attended a U.S. president’s swearing-in. The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized its intent to strengthen dialogue with the new administration, aiming to manage differences and foster cooperation. Trump's transition team extended a rare invitation to Xi Jinping for the inauguration, a symbolic gesture since foreign heads of state typically send diplomats or officials. Trump has praised Xi Jinping as a strong leader and faces an increasingly authoritarian China under Xi's rare third consecutive term.
