BEIJING - As China welcomes US senator Steve Daines' visit to China, it is extending a warm welcome to individuals from all sectors of the United States, including members of Congress, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.

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It was reported that US Republican senator Steve Daines arrived in Beijing on Thursday. Mao made the remarks at a regular press briefing when asked for expectation about Daines' visit.

Mao said China consistently believes that the stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-US relations serves the common interests of the two peoples and meets the universal expectation of the international community.