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As reported by Ukrinform, this was reported by CBS News.
According to interlocutors, Trump invited Xi to attend his inauguration in early November, shortly after winning the election. However, it is currently unknown whether the leader of the People's Republic of China accepted his invitation.
A spokesman for the Chinese embassy in Washington did not comment on the news.
It is noted that the team of the newly elected US president is discussing the possibility of inviting other world leaders to the Capitol on January 20.
According to an interlocutor familiar with Viktor Orbán's plans, the head of the Hungarian government is "still considering" coming to Trump's inauguration.
As you know, Orbán has a warm relationship with Trump and visited his residence in Florida in March of this year.
"World leaders are lining up to meet with President Trump because they know he will soon return to power and restore peace through American power around the world," said Trump transition team spokeswoman Caroline Levitt.
Ambassadors and other diplomats are usually invited to inaugurations, but State Department records dating back to 1874 show that no foreign leader has ever attended an inauguration for a US president.
Some of Trump's inner circle are fierce critics of the Chinese government, including Senator Marco Rubio, whom he nominated for secretary of state, and incoming national security adviser Mike Waltz.
Trump himself threatened to raise tariffs on goods from China.
In turn, French President Emmanuel Macron became the first world leader to host Trump abroad after he won the election last month.
