Despite receiving an invitation from President Donald Trump for his inauguration in January, Chinese President Xi Jinping is not expected to attend. Officials from Beijing may participate, including China’s ambassador to the U.S. Trump’s administration has shown a mixed stance on China, with cabinet picks critical of its government. Recent U.S. intelligence reports indicate China’s involvement in hacking U.S. telecommunications companies. Historically, no foreign leaders have attended a U.S. presidential inauguration.

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