Beijing: Asia-Pacific nations extended congratulations to US President-elect Donald Trump, expressing their desire to continue a policy of cooperation with the new administration. China reiterated its call for ‘win-win cooperation’ with a possible Trump administration as the former president led the race to the White House. ‘China’s policy toward the US will remain consistent,’ Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told reporters, emphasizing mutual respect and peaceful coexistence.

According to Anadolu Agency, Trump’s victory over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, after crucial wins in Georgia and North Carolina, prompted Asian leaders to express optimism for future collaboration. Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted the potential benefits of joint efforts, rooted in a history of cooperation, while Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim advocated for renewed engagement, urging the US to help end violence in Palestine and Ukraine.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Australian
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese echoed sentiments of mutual advancement and enduring alliances. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and South Korea’s deputy national security adviser stressed the importance of their nations’ partnerships with the US.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed eagerness to elevate the Japan-US alliance, while Bangladesh’s transitional government chief Muhammad Yunus and Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te looked forward to addressing global challenges and ensuring regional stability with the incoming administration.