Donald Trump's inauguration today: In a rare move, China sends Han Zheng to attend ceremony. Who is he?
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng will attend Donald Trump's inauguration, marking a significant change as no senior Chinese official has previously done so. This visit aims to improve US-China relations amidst concerns over Trump's cabinet's stance on China.
Who is Han Zheng, the senior Chinese official attending Trump’s inauguration?
Chinese leader Xi Jinping may not have personally accepted US President-elect Donald Trump’s invitation to his inauguration, but Beijing has taken the rare step of dispatching a top official to join the swearing-in ceremony in Washington.
Why China’s Xi Jinping chose his VP Han Zheng to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration
For Donald Trump’s inauguration, China is sending Vice President Han Zheng. This comes after the incoming US president invited Xi Jinping to attend the January 20 event — a break from tradition
Who is China sending to Trump's inauguration?
China is sending Vice-President Han Zheng to US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday - the first time a senior Chinese leader will witness a US president being sworn in.
Vice President Han Zheng, China’s representative at Trump’s inauguration, is a trusted adviser to Xi
Vice President Han Zheng, China’s representative at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, is a trusted adviser to President Xi Jinping, a long-time survivor of Chinese politics who rose from toiling on a collective farm and in factories to becoming one of the most powerful people in the country.
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the inauguration after winning last year's presidential election. Xi has sent Han in his place. Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.
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Who is Han Zheng? Meet the Chinese Vice President representing Xi at Trump’s inauguration
Chinese President Xi Jinping has selected Vice President Han Zheng to represent China at Trump’s inauguration. Although Xi will not attend, Han’s presence highlights China’s aim to maintain stable US relations.
Who is Han Zheng, China's representative at Trump's inauguration?
Vice President Han Zheng will represent China at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, signalling a potential thaw in Washington-Beijing relations. View on euronews
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