Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, serving as President Xi Jinping’s special representative, will attend the inauguration of Donald Trump as U.S. president on January 20 in Washington, D.C., according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Friday.
The spokesperson emphasized China’s commitment to fostering a strong relationship with the United States based on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation. “We stand ready to work with the new U.S. government to enhance dialogue and communication, properly manage differences, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, jointly pursue a stable, healthy, and sustainable China-U.S. relationship, and find the right way for the two countries to get along with each other,” the spokesperson said.
Han Zheng’s attendance at the inauguration signifies China’s willingness to engage positively with the incoming U.S. administration. As two of the world’s leading economies, cooperation between China and the United States is crucial for global stability and development. Observers are hopeful that this gesture will pave the way for improved dialogue and stronger ties between the two nations.
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Xi's special representative Han Zheng to attend Trump's inauguration
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