US President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders to his inauguration on January 20. While Xi's response remains pending, the Kremlin confirmed no invitation has been extended to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump's team emphasised this outreach signifies his willingness to engage with both allies and adversaries, prioritizing American interests.
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