On November 7, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Donald J. Trump on his election as the next President of the United States. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying confirmed the message in a post on X (formerly Twitter), underscoring China’s formal acknowledgment of the new US administration.

In his statement, President Xi highlighted the importance of stable and cooperative China-US relations. He emphasized the need for mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, presenting a vision of bilateral relations that surpasses the usual zero-sum approach seen in global politics. Xi’s message gained widespread attention internationally, reflecting the global community’s desire for a constructive China-US relationship that can contribute to stability in world affairs.

Xi’s statement embodies four “unchanged” commitments in China’s approach toward the US: (1) the goal of maintaining a stable, healthy, and sustainable relationship, (2) a principle based on mutual respect and cooperation, (3) a firm commitment to protect China’s sovereignty, security, and development, and (4) a dedication to the traditional friendship between the Chinese and American people. These principles reflect a strategic clarity on China’s part, signaling its willingness to collaborate while firmly safeguarding its core interests.

The China-US relationship stands as a cornerstone of global stability and has profound economic implications for both nations. Forty-five years of diplomatic engagement have demonstrated that cooperation between China and the US has been mutually beneficial, spurring economic growth and innovation on both sides. China has become one of the top three export markets for 32 US........

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