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In First, China’s VP Will Attend US Presidential Inauguration

Headline from The Diplomat

After a surprising invitation from Donald Trump, Xi Jinping is sending his vice president, Han Zheng, to Washington.

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11 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Hill

    Here are the confirmed attendees at Trump’s inauguration (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President-elect Trump’s Inauguration Day is less than a week away and he’s begun to plan who will attend various events in Washington to mark his return to the White House. Trump has invited many other people, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, but it’s…

  2. The Diplomat

    In First, China’s VP Will Attend US Presidential Inauguration (opens The Diplomat)

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    The Diplomat's feed description

    After a surprising invitation from Donald Trump, Xi Jinping is sending his vice president, Han Zheng, to Washington.

  3. Voice of America

    Chinese vice president to attend Trump inauguration (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Analysts say Beijing wants to show its goodwill toward new administration

  4. MyNorthwest

    Chinese President Xi Jinping will send a special representative to Trump's inauguration (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, but he is sending Vice President Han Zheng as

  5. Insider

    China says it's sending its vice president to Trump's inauguration. It's a sign Beijing may be willing to play ball, international relations experts say. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Han's attendance marks a first for the two countries. Foreign heads of state usually do not attend US presidential inaugurations.

  6. CNN

    Chinese President Xi Jinping will skip Trump’s inauguration, sending a special representative in his place (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, but he is sending Vice President Han Zheng as his special representative.

  7. Newsweek

    Donald Trump inauguration: Will Russia send a representative to event? (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    China announced its vice president will attend Trump's inauguration.

  8. The Guardian

    Xi Jinping sends China vice-president to Donald Trump’s inauguration (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Chinese president declines US president-elect’s unusual invitation but sends special representative Han Zheng

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