Chinese President Xi Jinping has decided not to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, opting instead to send Vice President Han Zheng as his special representative. This announcement was made by the Chinese foreign ministry on Friday, more than a month after Trump extended the invitation to Xi, breaking from tradition as no heads of state have previously visited the U.S. for an inauguration.
The ministry's spokesperson expressed China's readiness to collaborate with the new U.S. government to enhance dialogue, manage differences, and expand mutually beneficial cooperation for a stable and sustainable China-U.S. relationship. This decision by Xi is seen as a gesture of willingness to engage in negotiations and reach agreements with the U.S.
