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China: Beijing declines to congratulate Biden, says outcome of election should be determined by law01:45
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Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Wang Wenbin declined to congratulate Joe Biden on his announced victory in the US presidential election, speaking at a news conference in Beijing on Monday.

"We note that Mr Biden announced that he had been successfully elected. We understand that the United States election's final result will be determined in accordance with United States laws and procedures," said Wang.

He also commented on what the outcome of the elections will mean for both countries going forward.

"Regarding views on China-US relations, we have always advocated that China and the United States should strengthen communication and dialogue, manage differences based on mutual respect, expand cooperation based on mutual benefit, and promote the healthy and stable development of China-US relations," said Wang.

Leaders of many Western countries congratulated Joe Biden after he was projected to win the election.

China: Beijing declines to congratulate Biden, says outcome of election should be determined by law

China, Beijing
November 9, 2020 at 13:25 GMT +00:00 · Published

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Wang Wenbin declined to congratulate Joe Biden on his announced victory in the US presidential election, speaking at a news conference in Beijing on Monday.

"We note that Mr Biden announced that he had been successfully elected. We understand that the United States election's final result will be determined in accordance with United States laws and procedures," said Wang.

He also commented on what the outcome of the elections will mean for both countries going forward.

"Regarding views on China-US relations, we have always advocated that China and the United States should strengthen communication and dialogue, manage differences based on mutual respect, expand cooperation based on mutual benefit, and promote the healthy and stable development of China-US relations," said Wang.

Leaders of many Western countries congratulated Joe Biden after he was projected to win the election.

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Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Wang Wenbin declined to congratulate Joe Biden on his announced victory in the US presidential election, speaking at a news conference in Beijing on Monday.

"We note that Mr Biden announced that he had been successfully elected. We understand that the United States election's final result will be determined in accordance with United States laws and procedures," said Wang.

He also commented on what the outcome of the elections will mean for both countries going forward.

"Regarding views on China-US relations, we have always advocated that China and the United States should strengthen communication and dialogue, manage differences based on mutual respect, expand cooperation based on mutual benefit, and promote the healthy and stable development of China-US relations," said Wang.

Leaders of many Western countries congratulated Joe Biden after he was projected to win the election.

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