Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng has held talks with the US vice-president-elect J.D. Vance and tech billionaire Elon Musk at separate meetings in Washington ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to a "long and fruitful" relationship.

China’s vice president held meetings with the U.S. vice president-elect and U.S. business leaders, including Elon Musk, in Washington on the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration, as the two major powers tackle ongoing tensions over trade and technology.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng will attend Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, representing President Xi Jinping. This move underlines China’s interest in maintaining stable US relations. Key figures like tech leaders and former US presidents are also expected.

Mr Han said US firms were welcome in China during the sit-down in Washington with Mr Musk. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Han Zheng is in Washington D.C. as one of the many foreign leaders expected to attend Trump's inauguration Monday afternoon.

Vance and Han “discussed a range of topics including fentanyl, balancing trade, and regional stability,” the transition team said

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance resigned from his seat in Congress’ upper chamber on Thursday ahead of his inauguration as vice president to President-elect Donald Trump.

Excerpt: A Chinese presidential envoy has met with Vance and Musk to hold discussions on the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration. China’s Vice President Han Zheng met with US Vice

Who are the world leaders and other guests attending Trump’s inauguration? - Guests include Chinese vice president, leaders of Italy, Argentina, Ecuador and heads of European far-right parties

Guests include Chinese vice president, leaders of Italy, Argentina, Ecuador and heads of European far-right parties

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.