<p>China expressed respect for the US election result and congratulated Donald Trump on his victory, and an official newspaper called for a "pragmatic" approach to bilateral differences as US tariff threats loomed. </p><p>Trump, a Republican who has promised to implement stiff tariffs, recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory over Democrat Kamala Harris in Tuesday's election.</p><p>"We respect the choice of the American people and congratulate Mr. Trump on his election as president," a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said in a statement late on Wednesday.</p><p>China-US relations have been fraught for years, notably around trade and security including Taiwan and the South China Sea.</p><p>Trump's win could revive issues from his 2017-2021 first presidency, when he started a trade war with the world's second-largest economy and imposed tariffs.</p>.US President-elect Donald Trump may visit India in 2025 to attend Quad summit .<p>Chinese state-run newspaper China Daily in an editorial on Wednesday portrayed Trump's second presidency as a potential "new beginning in China-US relations if the chance that has been offered is not wasted."</p><p>The Biden administration did not dismantle Trump's trade policies and continued to target China's state-driven industrial practices.</p><p>In September, it locked in steep tariff hikes on Chinese imports, including a 100% duty on electric vehicles, 50% on solar cells and 25% on steel, aluminum, EV batteries and key minerals, in a bid to protect strategic American industries. The next U.S. administration can strengthen dialogue and communication with China to handle differences, China Daily said. But a threat by Trump to impose 60% tariffs on U.S. imports of Chinese goods poses major growth risks for China.</p><p>Not only are the threatened tariffs much higher than the 7.5%-25% levied on China during Trump's first term, the Chinese economy is also in a much more vulnerable position as it faces a steep property downturn, burdensome local government debt and weak domestic demand.</p><p>US policies and "misconceptions" towards China have posed significant challenges for relations, China Daily said.</p><p>"A pragmatic approach to bilateral relations is essential in navigating the complexities of global challenges."</p><p>The proper handling of China-US relations, which the newspaper called the world's most important bilateral relationship, "not only serves the common interests of both countries but also will inject greater certainty and stability into the world."</p>
<p>China expressed respect for the US election result and congratulated Donald Trump on his victory, and an official newspaper called for a "pragmatic" approach to bilateral differences as US tariff threats loomed. </p><p>Trump, a Republican who has promised to implement stiff tariffs, recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory over Democrat Kamala Harris in Tuesday's election.</p><p>"We respect the choice of the American people and congratulate Mr. Trump on his election as president," a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said in a statement late on Wednesday.</p><p>China-US relations have been fraught for years, notably around trade and security including Taiwan and the South China Sea.</p><p>Trump's win could revive issues from his 2017-2021 first presidency, when he started a trade war with the world's second-largest economy and imposed tariffs.</p>.US President-elect Donald Trump may visit India in 2025 to attend Quad summit .<p>Chinese state-run newspaper China Daily in an editorial on Wednesday portrayed Trump's second presidency as a potential "new beginning in China-US relations if the chance that has been offered is not wasted."</p><p>The Biden administration did not dismantle Trump's trade policies and continued to target China's state-driven industrial practices.</p><p>In September, it locked in steep tariff hikes on Chinese imports, including a 100% duty on electric vehicles, 50% on solar cells and 25% on steel, aluminum, EV batteries and key minerals, in a bid to protect strategic American industries. The next U.S. administration can strengthen dialogue and communication with China to handle differences, China Daily said. But a threat by Trump to impose 60% tariffs on U.S. imports of Chinese goods poses major growth risks for China.</p><p>Not only are the threatened tariffs much higher than the 7.5%-25% levied on China during Trump's first term, the Chinese economy is also in a much more vulnerable position as it faces a steep property downturn, burdensome local government debt and weak domestic demand.</p><p>US policies and "misconceptions" towards China have posed significant challenges for relations, China Daily said.</p><p>"A pragmatic approach to bilateral relations is essential in navigating the complexities of global challenges."</p><p>The proper handling of China-US relations, which the newspaper called the world's most important bilateral relationship, "not only serves the common interests of both countries but also will inject greater certainty and stability into the world."</p>