China has officially expressed respect for the results of the US election, congratulating Donald Trump on his victory and emphasizing the importance of a pragmatic approach to resolving bilateral differences. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.
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The Chinese authorities noted that they are ready to cooperate with the new American leader, as there is a threat of restoring the trade tariffs that Trump promised to introduce during his election campaign.
In his statement, a representative of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized respect for the choice of the American people and congratulated Trump on his election to the presidency. Trump is expected to take office in January 2025.
Relations between China and the United States have been tense in recent years, particularly over trade and security issues, particularly around Taiwan and the South China Sea. Trump's victory could lead to a resumption of the trade war he initiated during his first presidency (2017-2021) by imposing high tariffs on Chinese goods.