Published: January 13th, 2025,
Last updated: January 15th, 2025

China’s President Xi Jinping will send a high-ranking envoy to Donald Trump’s inauguration. This is reported by the Financial Times, citing several people familiar with the background discussions. Beijing has reportedly made a corresponding announcement to Trump’s transition team. One likely candidate is Vice President Han Zheng. He had already represented Xi at public ceremonies in the past. Sources said that the envoy would also hold talks with Trump’s team.