Chinese President Xi Jinping has designated Vice President Han Zheng to represent China at Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. This decision signals China’s desire for stable relations with the US while avoiding the spotlight at Trump’s swearing-in ceremony. Han’s presence is a calculated diplomatic gesture amidst ongoing tensions.
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Outgoing President Joe Biden criticises Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for discontinuing fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram, calling it shameful. Biden expresses concern over false information spreading. Zuckerberg, in a podcast, accused the Biden administration of pressuring Meta to censor true information. Biden also discussed his political stance and potential pardons.
President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion of potentially reclaiming the Panama Canal has caused unease in Panama. Foreign Minister Javier MartÃnez-Acha asserted Panama's sovereignty over the canal. Experts believe Trump's comments aim to secure advantages for US ships or address migration. Past US military actions in Panama heighten concerns over Trump's rhetoric.
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