U.S. Vice President-elect JD Vance met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng to discuss key issues just before taking office. Topics included fentanyl, trade balance, and regional stability. The meeting follows a phone call between President-elect Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussing similar concerns,

Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony, but he is sending Vice President Han Zheng as his special representative.

Other performers will include two of Trump’s musical favorites: opera singer Christopher Macchio, who will sing the “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and country singer Lee Greenwood, known for his patriotic anthem, “God Bless the USA,” also played at Trump rallies.

For the first time in U.S. history, a president-elect is welcoming foreign leaders for one of the most American political traditions — the peaceful transfer of power.

President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 20, succeeding President Joe Biden. Follow for live coverage.

HONG KONG (Reuters) - 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 the new U.S. administration.

It will be the first time a senior Chinese leader has been present at the key Washington ceremony to open the new US presidency.