Chinese President Xi Jinping extended his heartfelt congratulations to Donald Trump on Thursday following his election as president of the United States. In a message highlighting the importance of bilateral relations, President Xi emphasized the need for China and the United States to find the right path to coexist in the new era.
“History teaches us that China and the United States gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation,” President Xi remarked. He noted that a stable, sound, and sustainable China-U.S. relationship not only serves the shared interests of both nations but also meets the aspirations of the international community.
President Xi expressed hope that both countries would uphold the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation. He urged for strengthened dialogue and communication, proper management of differences, and the expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation to benefit both nations and contribute to global stability.
On the same day, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng also extended his congratulations to J.D. Vance on his election as vice president of the United States. The gesture signifies China’s readiness to work collaboratively with the incoming U.S. administration.
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President Xi congratulates Trump on election as U.S. president
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