Asia–Pacific Leaders Congratulate Trump; Beijing Says It’s After ‘Peaceful Coexistence’

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says Beijing ’respect the choice of the American people.’

President-elect Donald Trump speaks to supporters after winning the presidential election in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Nov. 6, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

Leaders from the Asia–Pacific region congratulated Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday on winning the U.S. presidential election.

“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.