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.
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Han Zheng will represent China at Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration on Jan 20, marking an unprecedented senior-level attendance from Beijing.
In a first, China will send vice president to Trump’s inauguration
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Chinese President Xi Jinping will skip Trump’s inauguration, sending a special representative in his place
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Trump and Xi Jinping speak on the phone ahead of the inauguration, China’s foreign ministry says
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China's Vice President Han Zheng to Attend Trump Inauguration
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's Vice President Han Zheng will attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, Chinese state news agencies said on Friday, with Beijing ready to enhance dialogue with the new U.S. administration.
Trump and Xi speak on the phone ahead of the inauguration, China’s foreign ministry says
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping were speaking on the phone late Friday, China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement
China says it will send its vice president to Trump's inauguration
The reported attendance of Vice President Han Zheng will mark the first time a senior Chinese leader has attended a new U.S. president’s swearing-in.
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