Trump invited China's Xi to his inauguration

A US media outlet said President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration in January.

The media reported that the invitation was sent to Xi in early November, shortly after Trump won the presidential election.

The media said ambassadors and other diplomats are typically invited to inaugurations. In his incoming administration, Trump has appointed hardliners on China to important positions dealing with diplomacy and security matters.