It became known that the invitation of the leader Xi Jinping's request for the inauguration of the newly elected US President Donald Trump, which will take place on January 20, 2025, was transmitted outside official diplomatic channels and caught both Beijing and US allies by surprise.
This was reported by URA-Inform citing CBS News.
Xi Jinping is reportedly not attending the ceremony. The inauguration of newly elected US President Donald Trump will be attended by the Chinese ambassador to the US and his wife. Additional Chinese officials may also join them.
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“Chinese officials, accustomed to strict protocol and keenly aware of the power dynamics in the U.S.-China relationship, are and China, were surprised by Trump's intentions. The invitation came at an already tense time between the countries,” — the report says.
In addition, several Western diplomats were surprised by Trump's decision to invite Xi, given the different views on China among members of the newly elected US president's team. CBS News notes that this could become a source of tension in the administration of the future president.
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