Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday Beijing and Washington must find a way to "get along" in a message to US president-elect Donald Trump, state media reported.

Trump's crushing presidential victory ushers in a new era of uncertainty in the United States and the world, and heralds a possible shift in US-China relations, frayed in recent years by tensions over everything from trade to the status of self-ruled Taiwan.

In his first message to Trump since the former president secured a second term, Xi said "history has shown that China and the United States benefit from cooperation and suffer from confrontation", state broadcaster CCTV said.

"A stable, healthy and sustainable China-US relationship is in the common interest of both countries and is in line with the expectations of the international community," Xi said.

He called for Washington and Beijing to "strengthen dialogue and communication" and "properly manage differences".

The two countries must "find a correct way... to get along in this new era, to benefit both countries and the world", Xi said.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng also sent a message to vice president-elect JD Vance, CCTV said.

Both Republican Trump and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris had pledged to get tougher on Beijing.

But Trump upped the ante, vowing to slap 60 percent tariffs on all Chinese goods entering the United States.

The president-elect aims to "restore some level of balance in the US-China trade", Yun Sun, a Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center, told AFP.

"Given his arts of 'maximum pressure' before striking a deal, I do expect him to impose the tariff," she added.

<h2>- 'Mutual respect' -</h2>

On Thursday the Chinese leader said he hoped "that both sides will uphold the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation".

Beijing this week declared its hope that the two countries could enjoy a "peaceful coexistence" in the future, while remaining tight-lipped on how precisely the mercurial magnate's victory could affect ties.

Xi and Trump have previously met four times, and the former president has touted his "very strong relationship" with the Chinese leader.

He has also claimed he would be able to talk Xi out of an attack on self-ruled Taiwan with threats of 150 percent tariffs.

Analysts had said the election outcome would be a key focus of this week's gathering of top lawmakers in Beijing, aimed at ironing out a stimulus plan to boost China's struggling economy.

Chief among the concerns will be how Beijing responds to Trump's expected huge tariff hike, which asset managers PineBridge Investments have suggested could hit $500 billion worth of Chinese exports.

"We expect the Chinese government to respond with limited retaliation and more domestic policy support to the economy, to partially offset the negative impact," Tao Wang, Chief China Economist at UBS Investment Research, told AFP.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday Beijing and Washington must find a way to "get along" in a message to US president-elect Donald Trump, state media reported.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday Beijing and Washington must find a way to "get along" in a message to US president-elect Donald Trump, state media reported. Trump's crushing presidential victory ushers in a new era of uncertainty in the United States and the world, and heralds a possible shift in US-China relations, frayed in recent years by tensions over everything from trade to the status of self-ruled Taiwan. In his first message to Trump since the former president secured a second term, Xi said "history has shown that China and the United States benefit from cooperation and suffer from confrontation", state broadcaster CCTV said. "A stable, healthy and sustainable China-US relationship is in the common interest of both countries and is in line with the expectations of the international community," Xi said. He called for Washington and Beijing to "strengthen dialogue and communication" and "properly manage differences". The two countries must "find a correct way... to get along in this new era, to benefit both countries and the world", Xi said. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng also sent a message to vice president-elect JD Vance, CCTV said. Both Republican Trump and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris had pledged to get tougher on Beijing. But Trump upped the ante, vowing to slap 60 percent tariffs on all Chinese goods entering the United States. The president-elect aims to "restore some level of balance in the US-China trade", Yun Sun, a Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center, told AFP. "Given his arts of 'maximum pressure' before striking a deal, I do expect him to impose the tariff," she added. - 'Mutual respect' - On Thursday the Chinese leader said he hoped "that both sides will uphold the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation". Beijing this week declared its hope that the two countries could enjoy a "peaceful coexistence" in the future, while remaining tight-lipped on how precisely the mercurial magnate's victory could affect ties. Xi and Trump have previously met four times, and the former president has touted his "very strong relationship" with the Chinese leader. He has also claimed he would be able to talk Xi out of an attack on self-ruled Taiwan with threats of 150 percent tariffs. Analysts had said the election outcome would be a key focus of this week's gathering of top lawmakers in Beijing, aimed at ironing out a stimulus plan to boost China's struggling economy. Chief among the concerns will be how Beijing responds to Trump's expected huge tariff hike, which asset managers PineBridge Investments have suggested could hit $500 billion worth of Chinese exports. "We expect the Chinese government to respond with limited retaliation and more domestic policy support to the economy, to partially offset the negative impact," Tao Wang, Chief China Economist at UBS Investment Research, told AFP. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Chinese President Xi Jinping says US and China must 'get along'

A Chinese student from the University of Minnesota has been arrested and sentenced for allegedly posting tweets that were critical of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-anniversary-no-force-can-shake-the-chinese-nation-says-president-xi-jinping-252931">President Xi Jinping</a>.&nbsp;

Prior to the arrest, 20-year-old Luo Daiqing had returned at the end of the spring semester to Wuhan, his hometown which has made headlines the world over for the spread of the lethal coronavirus.

Reports stated that the young man "created a negative social impact" by tweeting more than 40 comments "denigrating a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-xi-jinping-turns-to-financial-experts-to-tame-economic-risks-270512">national leader’s image</a> and indecent pictures."

He was sentenced to six months in prison by a Chinese court after being detained, reports said.

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[&nbsp;Chinese President Xi Jinping (Courtesy: Reuters) ]

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The honey-loving Winnie the Pooh was allegedly retweeted several times by Luo on social media, a cartoon whose image was censored in China after people widely compared Christopher Robin's bear to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-jinping-urges-taiwan-business-community-to-oppose-independence-129502">Chinese president</a>.

However, school officials from the University of Minnesota did not have any information about the situation, stated a spokesperson of&nbsp;the University.

A Chinese student from the University of Minnesota has been arrested and sentenced for allegedly posting tweets that were critical of President Xi Jinping. Prior to the arrest, 20-year-old Luo Daiqing had returned at the end of the spring semester to Wuhan, his hometown which has made headlines the world over for the spread of the lethal coronavirus.

A Chinese student from the University of Minnesota has been arrested and sentenced for allegedly posting tweets that were critical of President Xi Jinping. Prior to the arrest, 20-year-old Luo Daiqing had returned at the end of the spring semester to Wuhan, his hometown which has made headlines the world over for the spread of the lethal coronavirus. Reports stated that the young man "created a negative social impact" by tweeting more than 40 comments "denigrating a national leader’s image and indecent pictures." He was sentenced to six months in prison by a Chinese court after being detained, reports said. [ Chinese President Xi Jinping (Courtesy: Reuters) ] Also Read: Chinese President Xi Jinping says country will stay on path of peaceful development The honey-loving Winnie the Pooh was allegedly retweeted several times by Luo on social media, a cartoon whose image was censored in China after people widely compared Christopher Robin's bear to the Chinese president. However, school officials from the University of Minnesota did not have any information about the situation, stated a spokesperson of the University.

University of Minnesota student jailed in China over critical tweets on President Xi

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Even as the world braces for a trade war between the US and China, President Xi at a forum in Hainan province said he is ready to open China's economy further.

Xi said China would raise foreign ownership limit in the automobile sector "as soon as possible".&nbsp;

On Sunday, US president Trump had taken to Twitter to highlight the imbalance of trade between China and the US while targeting tariffs on auto imports. The US president termed China's auto policy as &nbsp;"stupid trade".

"This year, we will considerably reduce auto import tariffs, and at the same time reduce import tariffs on some other products," Xi informed the delegates at the forum.

"When a car is sent to the United States from China, there is a tariff to be paid of 2 1/2%. When a car is sent to China from the United States, there is a tariff to be paid of 25%. Does that sound like a free or fair trade? No, it sounds like stupid trade - going on for years!" President Trump had tweeted.

The Chinese president added that the country will ensure wider access to foreign investors and speed up opening up of the insurance sector.

"Economic globalisation is an irreversible trend of the time," Xi said, adding, "the door of China's opening up will not close, it will only open wider and wider."

The US and China have been imposing trade tariffs on each other after President Trump last month announced import tariff worth $60 billion on Chinese goods entering the US.

On Monday, China had said trade talks with the United States was "impossible" under current conditions after President Donald Trump reassured markets by suggesting that the dispute could be resolved.

On Sunday, US president Trump had taken to Twitter to highlight the imbalance of trade between China and the US while targeting tariffs on auto imports.

Even as the world braces for a trade war between the US and China, President Xi at a forum in Hainan province said he is ready to open China's economy further. Xi said China would raise foreign ownership limit in the automobile sector "as soon as possible". On Sunday, US president Trump had taken to Twitter to highlight the imbalance of trade between China and the US while targeting tariffs on auto imports. The US president termed China's auto policy as "stupid trade". "This year, we will considerably reduce auto import tariffs, and at the same time reduce import tariffs on some other products," Xi informed the delegates at the forum. "When a car is sent to the United States from China, there is a tariff to be paid of 2 1/2%. When a car is sent to China from the United States, there is a tariff to be paid of 25%. Does that sound like a free or fair trade? No, it sounds like stupid trade - going on for years!" President Trump had tweeted. The Chinese president added that the country will ensure wider access to foreign investors and speed up opening up of the insurance sector. "Economic globalisation is an irreversible trend of the time," Xi said, adding, "the door of China's opening up will not close, it will only open wider and wider." The US and China have been imposing trade tariffs on each other after President Trump last month announced import tariff worth $60 billion on Chinese goods entering the US. On Monday, China had said trade talks with the United States was "impossible" under current conditions after President Donald Trump reassured markets by suggesting that the dispute could be resolved.

Amid looming trade war with US, President Xi promises to open China's auto, insurance sector