China's Vice President Han Zheng attended Donald Trump's second inauguration as a special representative, bringing diplomatic experience and a unique background to this significant role.
Trump's second inauguration broke tradition by hosting several international leaders. Both Argentina's President Javier Milei and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloniwere in attendance, according to The Guardian.
Before the main event, China’s Han had actively engaged with American business leaders, including a notable meeting with Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
The discussion centered on encouraging U.S. companies to participate in China's development, with special attention to Tesla's significant presence in China's electric vehicle market and its Shanghai Gigafactory. Han also met with Vice President-elect J.D. Vance to discuss critical issues, including trade and fentanyl concerns.
According to a news release from the Chinese State Council, Han's diplomatic mission extended beyond mere ceremonial attendance. During his meeting with Vance, he conveyed Xi's greetings to Trump and emphasized the recent productive phone call between the two leaders.
Han stressed the importance of following through on the consensus reached between Xi and Trump, highlighting China's commitment to principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation.
The vice president's meetings with U.S. business representatives underscored China's dedication to reform and opening-up policies, encouraging continued American investment in China.
A recent social media post from Trump on the Truth Social platform revealed the positive nature of his direct communication with Xi Jinping. Their discussion covered several crucial topics, including trade relations, the fentanyl crisis, and the TikTok situation.
The conversation has yielded promising results. TikTok's services were restored in the U.S. following Trump's promise to delay the enforcement of the divest-or-ban law and his proposal for a joint venture with 50$ U.S. ownership.
There are indications that Trump might visit Beijing within his first 100 days in office, potentially marking a new chapter in U.S.-China relations.
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