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Government

Jan. 13, 2025

Xi or no Xi: The inaugural dilemma

The unprecedented invitation for Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the U.S. presidential inauguration highlights a diplomatic tightrope, balancing goodwill gestures against geopolitical tensions and protocol.

Xinying Huang

Former Visiting Scholar at Stanford Law School

Huang served as a correctional officer and an attorney in China. He is interested in legal issues related to law enforcement international relations.

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As Jan. 20 approaches, speculation abounds: will Chinese President Xi Jinping attend the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States? The unprecedented invitation, extended by President-elect Donald Trump, has stirred waves of discussion both domestically and internationally. World leaders and observers are closely watching the unfolding drama, curious about how the two leaders will navigate this diplomatic overture.

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