China announced on Friday that President Xi Jinping will send Vice President Han Zheng as his special representative to attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, expressing a commitment to strengthening dialogue with the new administration.
Trump, re-elected in November, will officially take office in Washington on Monday. His transition team previously confirmed that Trump had broken tradition by inviting Xi and other global leaders to the event.
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China’s Foreign Ministry emphasized its dedication to mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation in its relationship with the U.S. A spokesperson stated that China is prepared to engage in dialogue and manage differences with the incoming U.S. government.
Beijing also expressed its desire for a stable and sustainable relationship with the U.S., aiming to foster healthy cooperation.
During his first term, Trump led a tough trade war against China, imposing heavy tariffs and now threatens stricter actions, accusing Beijing of unfair trade practices and contributing to the U.S. fentanyl crisis.
