China's relations are starting to improve with Japan, India and other countries that former U.S. President Joe Biden courted, just as Donald Trump brings his more unilateralist approach back to the White House.

Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin via a video link on Tuesday, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The talks came hours after US President Donald Trump returned to the White House and said he would meet Putin “very soon”.

A variety of figures, ranging from former presidents to other world leaders, are expected to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday.

In video call, Chinese leader says relations – underpinned by ‘everlasting’ good neighbourliness – are gaining renewed vitality, according to CCTV.

President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have discussed trade, fentanyl and TikTok in a phone call Friday, just days before Trump heads back to the White House.

Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting with Russian leader ... The talks came hours after US President Donald Trump returned to the White House and said he would meet Putin "very soon".

President-elect Donald Trump revealed Friday he had a “good” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping ... which takes office on Monday,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre ...

The president targeted Europe for trade inequities and encouraged countries across the globe to invest in manufacturing in the U.S.—or face steep duties.

President-elect Trump plans to visit China after taking office to improve relations, despite prior threats of tariffs. He has also discussed a potential trip to India.

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