Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 presidential election, calling for strengthened dialogue and cooperation between the world’s two largest economies. In a message on Thursday, Xi emphasized the need to properly manage differences and expand mutually beneficial collaboration, stressing that the relationship between China and the United States must be handled in a way that benefits both nations and the global community.

Xi underscored that the history of China-U.S. relations demonstrates the benefits of cooperation and the risks of confrontation. He urged both countries to strengthen communication, respect each other's core interests, and work toward a stable, sustainable relationship. “History teaches that China and the United States gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation,” Xi said, calling for a focus on mutual respect and peaceful coexistence. He expressed hope that the two countries would build a more stable partnership in the coming years, fostering cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, and regional security.

On the same day, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng congratulated J.D. Vance on his election as Vice President of the United States. Despite the cordial congratulatory messages, Beijing's response to Trump’s re-election was cautious, reflecting concerns over the ongoing trade tensions and broader geopolitical issues. During Trump’s first term, the U.S. imposed tariffs on over $380 billion worth of Chinese goods, a policy that Trump threatened to intensify in his second term.

The return of Trump to the White House raises uncertainties for China, particularly amid its economic slowdown. State-run media have suggested that the next four years could present opportunities to manage bilateral tensions, particularly on issues such as trade, Taiwan, and the South China Se

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 presidential election, calling for strengthened dialogue and cooperation between the world’s two largest economies. In a message on Thursday, Xi emphasized the need to properly manage differences and expand mutually beneficial collaboration, stressing that the relationship between China and the United States must be handled in a way that benefits both nations and the global community.

Xi underscored that the history of China-U.S. relations demonstrates the benefits of cooperation and the risks of confrontation. He urged both countries to strengthen communication, respect each other's core interests, and work toward a stable, sustainable relationship. “History teaches that China and the United States gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation,” Xi said, calling for a focus on mutual respect and peaceful coexistence. He expressed hope that the two countries would build a more stable partnership in the coming years, fostering cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, and regional security.

On the same day, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng congratulated J.D. Vance on his election as Vice President of the United States. Despite the cordial congratulatory messages, Beijing's response to Trump’s re-election was cautious, reflecting concerns over the ongoing trade tensions and broader geopolitical issues. During Trump’s first term, the U.S. imposed tariffs on over $380 billion worth of Chinese goods, a policy that Trump threatened to intensify in his second term.

The return of Trump to the White House raises uncertainties for China, particularly amid its economic slowdown. State-run media have suggested that the next four years could present opportunities to manage bilateral tensions, particularly on issues such as trade, Taiwan, and the South China Se