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In a significant diplomatic gesture, US President-elect Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his January inauguration, signalling potential continuity in the high-level engagement that characterised his first term.
The announcement came through incoming White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who emphasised Trump’s commitment to fostering open dialogue with adversaries. Speaking to Fox News, Leavitt highlighted how this approach, despite drawing criticism during his previous administration, contributed to global stability.
The timing of this invitation arrives amidst mounting tensions in US-China relations, which currently stand at their lowest point since diplomatic ties were established in 1979. Trump’s campaign promises include a substantial escalation of the trade war, with proposed tariffs on Chinese imports potentially reaching 60 per cent, marking a significant increase from his previous term’s measures.
The diplomatic landscape appears increasingly complex, with US concerns centred on Chinese military activities near Taiwan and assertive behaviour towards Philippines in the Indo-Pacific region. Chinese authorities, conversely, have expressed strong opposition to US interference in what they consider internal affairs, particularly regarding Taiwan, and have voiced disapproval of American export controls targeting Chinese military modernisation.
Trump’s selection of prominent China hawks for key positions, including Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State and Congressman Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser, suggests a potentially confrontational approach. Chinese officials are actively seeking clarity on Trump’s strategic intentions and whether he aims to negotiate new agreements with Beijing.
While the invitation remains extended, experts, including Bonnie Glaser from the German Marshall Fund, suggest Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend personally. Instead, Vice-President Han Zheng might represent China, aligning with Beijing’s preference for carefully orchestrated diplomatic appearances.
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