China says hopes for 'Peaceful Coexistence' with US

China said Wednesday it hoped for "peaceful coexistence" with the United States as Donald Trump decisive victory over Kamala Harris in the country's presidential election." They will continue to approach and handle China-US relations based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation," foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular briefing.

"Their policy toward the United States has been consistent," she added." After the US election results are released and officially announced, they will handle related matters in accordance with usual practice," she added when asked if Chinese President Xi Jinping would call Trump to congratulate him.