A delegation of senior Chinese officials is anticipated to represent President Xi Jinping at the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. Trump extended a personal invitation to President Xi through aides, with the attendance of the Chinese leader yet to be confirmed.
Following a congratulatory message from Xi to Trump post-election, the two leaders engaged in regular communication, including a recent phone call. Xi has emphasized the importance of maintaining a stable relationship with the United States, urging for wise choices in bilateral interactions.
Despite recent tensions over trade policies, with Trump threatening new tariffs on Chinese imports and Xi warning against a trade war, the possibility of President Xi attending the inauguration remains uncertain. Xi typically reserves visits to the US for significant multilateral summits and official state visits.
The decision to send a senior delegation to Trump's inauguration is viewed as a gesture of support towards the incoming administration, while keeping a potential visit by President Xi for a more China-focused event. However, plans are subject to change with six weeks remaining until the inauguration.
