Chinese Leader Xi Congratulates Trump on His Election as US President

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By Reuters
November 7, 2024China News
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Chinese Leader Xi Congratulates Trump on His Election as US President
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Nov. 6, 2024. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his election as president of the United States.

Xi pointed out history has proved that China and the United States gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation, adding a stable, sound and sustainable China–U.S. relationship not only serves the interests of both countries, but also meets the expectations of the international community.

On the same day, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng extended congratulations to JD Vance on his election as vice president of the United States.