Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met U.S. Vice President-elect J.D. Vance in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, signaling a shared commitment to strengthen bilateral ties. Han, attending Donald Trump’s inauguration as President Xi Jinping’s special representative, emphasized China’s readiness to work with the U.S. to ensure 'steady, sound, and sustainable' relations. 🌟
Han conveyed Xi’s greetings to Trump and congratulated Vance, noting the leaders’ recent 'important common understandings' during a phone call. 'As long as both sides follow mutual respect and win-win cooperation, we can bring benefits to our peoples and contribute to global peace,' he said. 💬
Vance reciprocated the goodwill, asking Han to relay Trump’s greetings to Xi. He acknowledged China’s rising global influence and stressed the importance of U.S.-China collaboration on trade and international issues. 'The economic relationship is vital,' Vance added, hinting at future dialogue to navigate disagreements. 📈
The meeting comes amid global anticipation over how the two powers will balance competition with cooperation in 2025. Will this diplomatic momentum last? Stay tuned. 🔍
