BEIJING - China congratulated Donald Trump on being elected as president of the United States, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

The spokesperson made the remarks in response to a query that the US presidential election results are out and Republican candidate Donald Trump has won the election.

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"We respect the choice of the American people and congratulate Mr Trump on being elected as president of the United States," said the spokesperson.