In Beijing's case, senior officials never received the invitation, either. On Monday however, Vice President Han Zheng, a trusted advisor to Xi, will be there to represent China. Beijing's ...

but Beijing has taken the rare step of dispatching a top official to join the swearing-in ceremony in Washington. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng is expected to attend Monday’s inauguration ...

but Beijing has taken the rare step of dispatching a top official to join the swearing-in ceremony in Washington.Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attended Monday’s inauguration after meeting ...