Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly rejected an invitation to attend Donald Trump’s upcoming presidential inauguration, sources familiar with the matter claim. This marks a significant diplomatic development as Trump prepares to return to the White House.
While official reasons for the decision remain unclear, analysts suggest it could reflect ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China over issues such as trade policies, Taiwan, and military expansion in the South China Sea.
The move highlights the complexities of U.S.-China relations, with observers noting that such gestures carry symbolic weight in international diplomacy.
Neither the Chinese Foreign Ministry nor Trump’s team has released an official statement regarding the report.
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