Trump invites Chinese leader to his inauguration
Kyiv • UNN
Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to the inauguration ceremony on January 20. According to the State Department, foreign leaders have never before attended a transfer of power ceremony in the United States.
US President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration on January 20. This was reported by CBS News, citing several sources, UNN reports.
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Trump reportedly extended an invitation to Xi Jinping in early November, shortly after the election, but it is not known whether Xi accepted. Trump's team is also considering inviting other high-ranking officials, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has friendly relations with the newly elected president.
The publication notes that ambassadors and other diplomats are usually invited to inaugurations, but State Department records dating back to 1874 show that foreign leaders have never attended the transfer of power.
Recall
Donald Trump plans to issue more than 25 executive orders on his first day in office. The orders will concern immigration policy, border control, and the energy sector.
