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 who attended Trump’s inauguration?
Han has used the visit to meet with members of the American business community, including Tesla CEO and close Trump associate Elon Musk, according to Chinese state agency Xinhua. Musk is widely thought to be seen by Beijing as more sympathetic to its interests than others in Trump’s orbit.
China says it's sending its vice president to Trump's inauguration. It's a sign Beijing may be willing to play ball, international relations experts say.
Han's attendance marks a first for the two countries. Foreign heads of state usually do not attend US presidential inaugurations.
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, is a trusted adviser to President Xi Jinping.
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Why China’s Xi Jinping chose his VP Han Zheng to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration
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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.
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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