The Chinese Foreign Ministry has extended its congratulations to Donald Trump on his election as the President of the United States. In an official statement released on Wednesday night, the ministry expressed, “We respect the choice of the American people and congratulate Mr. Trump on being elected as the president of the United States.”
Earlier in the day, prior to the announcement of the election results, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reaffirmed China’s commitment to maintaining steady relations with the U.S. At a daily press briefing, Mao stated, “China will continue to view and handle its relations with the United States based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation.”
Donald Trump, the former U.S. president and Republican candidate, declared victory at his election headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida, after Fox News projected that he had secured more than 270 Electoral College votes required to win the presidency.
In a move signaling the acceptance of the election outcome, U.S. Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris called Trump to offer her congratulations. Harris later delivered a concession speech, emphasizing that the results must be accepted for the nation to move forward.
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Chinese foreign ministry congratulates Trump on U.S. presidential win
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