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, according to the Trump transition team.

Jan 19, 2025 · Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met US Vice President-elect JD Vance on Sunday. Chinese leader Xi Jinping may not have personally accepted US President-elect Donald Trump’s invitation to his...

Jan 19, 2025 · Vice President-elect JD Vance on Sunday met with his Chinese counterpart, Vice President of the People's Republic of China Han Zheng, Trump transition officials confirmed to CBS News. Han is in...

Jan 17, 2025 · China's Vice President Han Zheng will attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, Chinese state news agencies said on Friday, with Beijing ready to enhance dialogue with...

JD Vance greeted Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, welcoming his soon-to-be counterpart to the United States and the inauguration.

On the eve of the event, Han met with Vice President-elect JD Vance, according to China’s Foreign Ministry. He also met representatives from the U.S.-China Business Council and U.S. Chamber...

Jan 20, 2025 · Han Zheng’s meeting with U.S. Senator JD Vance underscores Beijing’s attempt to foster dialogue amidst strained relations. According to the Trump transition team, the two men “discussed a range of topics including fentanyl, balancing trade and regional stability.”

Jan 20, 2025 · While it seemed unlikely that Xi would accept Trump’s invitation — he has severely curtailed his foreign visits since the Covid-19 pandemic — the Chinese leader deputed his vice president, Han Zheng, for the event.

Jan 18, 2025 · Han Zheng was appointed vice president in March 2023. He is known as "number eight"—the most senior leader after the seven men in the Politburo Standing Committee. Earlier, Han was among one of the closest aides of Xi Jinping, but after October 2022 he was no longer a part of the Politburo.

Jan 20, 2025 · Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said on Sunday that China is ready to work with the United States to push for the steady, sound and sustainable development of bilateral ties. Han made the remarks during a meeting with U.S. Vice President-elect J.D. Vance.