Han Zheng (Chinese: 韩正; pinyin: Hán Zhèng; born 22 April 1954) is a Chinese politician who since 2023 has served as the 11th vice president of China.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Vice President Han Zheng, China’s representative at Donald Trump’s inauguration, is a trusted adviser to President Xi Jinping and a long-time survivor of Chinese politics who rose from toiling on a collective farm and in factories to becoming one of the most powerful people in the country.

韩正 （1954年4月22日 —）， 浙江 慈溪 人 [1]， 中国共产党 、 中华人民共和国 政治人物，現任 中华人民共和国副主席， 正国级 领导人 （排名第8，位列 中共中央政治局常委 之后）。 曾任 第十九届 中共中央政治局常委 （排名第7）、 国务院副总理 （排名第一）、 中共国务院党组 副书记、 中共上海市委员会 书记、 上海市人民政府 市长等职务。 1975年12月参加工作，1979年5月加入中国共产党，毕业于 华东师范大学，曾长期在 上海市 工作。 任職國務院副總理期間负责 …

Mar 10, 2023 · Han Zheng, formerly China’s top-ranked vice-premier, has been appointed the country’s vice-president, giving the 68-year-old a role on the political stage following his retirement from the...

Jan 19, 2025 · While Han is the most senior Chinese official to attend a US inauguration, his position of vice president is largely symbolic within China’s political system.

Jan 17, 2025 · China is sending Vice-President Han Zheng to US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday - the first time a senior Chinese leader will witness a US president being sworn in.

Jan 20, 2025 · Chinese Vice President Han Zheng will represent President Xi Jinping at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration on January 20. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced the decision after Trump invited foreign leaders to the ceremony.

Jan 20, 2025 · For Donald Trump’s inauguration, China is sending Vice President Han Zheng. This comes after the incoming US president invited Xi Jinping to attend the January 20 event — a break from tradition.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attended Monday’s inauguration after meeting incoming U.S. Vice President JD Vance Sunday, in a trip observers say is a significant – but potentially...

Jan 20, 2025 · Vice President Han Zheng will represent China at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, signalling a potential thaw in Washington-Beijing relations.