” He is not somebody seen as being part of Xi’s inner circle at the present moment… and certainly not somebody viewed as a threat by Xi, that’s why he ( holds ) that particular position”.
It’s a “middle ground walk” on Beijing’s piece, Hoo adds- one that both names US “expectations” of receiving a” senior-level” number from China for Trump’s great day, and at the same time “doesn’t provide the Americans exactly what they want”.
” If things don’t turn out ( well )… that’s fine because he’s the vice president, not somebody with any significant influence”, Hoo said.
” Maybe, when Xi’s companions have been used for high-level jobs and operations, they have been targeted by foreign forces in order to insult Xi personally”, said Josef Gregory Mahoney, a professor of politics at East China Normal University.
He also cited the possibility of anti-China executive orders coming after Trump’s opening.
” It’s most plausible a difficult vision, much less an opportunity to create goodwill”, Mahoney said of the future opening.  ,
” It’s best to send someone who can show sufficient experience, but you shouldn’t risk losing too much if the Trump side does something bad.”
During Trump’s first expression, Han remained outspoken in conveying Beijing’s reaction to tough tariff proposals and industry disputes.
Wilder likened Han’s function to that of his father, Wang Qishan, who served as vice president from 2018 to 2023, usually attending international works when President Xi did no.  ,
Han Zheng serves as Xi’s representative at global meetings when he chooses not to go; this is the leadership role that the Chinese evil president plays,” Wilder said.  ,
The vice president’s part in China is largely ceremonial, and according to the constitution, it “assists the leader in his function” and “exercises functions and capabilities the president does leave to him.”  ,
WHY NOT WANG YI Nor CAI QI?
Before Han Zheng’s assurance, two other names were floated as possible envoys: Cai Qi, a Politburo Standing Committee part, seen as Xi’s closest friend among the existing administration, and China’s foreign secretary Wang Yi, frequently seen representing Beijing at international events and forums.  ,
As one of China’s most powerful officials sitting on the seven-man Politburo Standing Committee, Cai Qi also serves as President Xi’s chief of staff — the first person to hold both positions since Wang Dongxing, who served as Mao Zedong’s chief of staff.  ,