Jan 20, 2025 · TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Vice President Han Zheng, China’s representative at Donald Trump’s inauguration, is a trusted adviser to President Xi Jinping and a long-time survivor of Chinese politics who rose from toiling on a collective farm and in factories to becoming one of the most powerful people in the country.

Regarded as "number eight" in seniority of the leadership of China and a close adviser to president Xi Jinping, Han's ceremonial role in the state government has focused on foreign affairs and diplomacy.

Jan 20, 2025 · Vice President Han Zheng, China’s representative at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, is a trusted adviser to President Xi Jinping, a long-time survivor of Chinese politics who rose from toiling on a collective farm and in factories to becoming on...

Jan 17, 2025 · Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: At U.S. invitation, President Xi Jinping’s special representative, Vice President Han Zheng, will attend the inauguration ceremony of President Donald Trump on January 20 in Washington, D.C.

Jan 17, 2025 · China is sending Vice-President Han Zheng to US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday - the first time a senior Chinese leader will witness a US president being sworn in.

Jan 20, 2025 · TAIPEI, Taiwan — Vice President Han Zheng, China’s representative at Donald Trump's inauguration, is a trusted adviser to President Xi Jinping and a long-time survivor of Chinese politics...

Jan 17, 2025 · SINGAPORE: China is “breaking precedent” by sending Vice President Han Zheng to Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration, making him the most senior leader in Chinese history to attend the event.

Jan 20, 2025 · Han Zheng, who serves as an envoy for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the inauguration, “discussed a range of topics including fentanyl, balancing trade and regional stability” with J.D. Vance ...

Jan 19, 2025 · He invited Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to his inauguration on Monday. The two spoke by phone on Friday, and Mr. Xi is sending China’s vice president, Han Zheng, to the ceremony, ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Chinese President Xi Jinping has chosen Vice President Han Zheng to represent China at the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. This decision, announced by the Chinese foreign ministry, comes after Trump extended a break from tradition by inviting foreign leaders, including Xi, to his swearing-in ceremony.