Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for the U.S. and China to find a way to "get along" in a message to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, as reported by Chinese state media.
Xi’s statement comes amid an era of uncertainty following Trump’s decisive election victory, which may bring changes to U.S.-China relations. These relations have been tested in recent years by trade disputes and Taiwan-related tensions.
Xi congratulated Trump, highlighting that history has shown the benefits of cooperation and the drawbacks of confrontation between the two nations, according to CCTV.
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He noted that a stable and sustainable relationship aligns with the interests of both countries and the broader international community. Xi called for enhanced dialogue, communication, and effective management of differences, urging both nations to find a constructive path forward in the "new era" for mutual and global benefit.
Both Trump and his opponent, Kamala Harris, advocated a tougher stance on Beijing during the campaign. Trump promised to impose 60% tariffs on all Chinese imports. According to asset managers PineBridge Investments, this tariff could impact approximately $500 billion in Chinese exports.
In his first message to Trump since his re-election, Xi expressed hope for adherence to the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation.
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng also congratulated U.S. Vice President-elect JD Vance, as reported by CCTV.
