China seeks to continue working with US after Democratic victories

China Seeks Continued US Relations After Democratic Midterm Victories

China is willing to continue working with the U.S. to preserve and apply the important consensuses reached by the heads of state of both countries, stated Mao Ning, the spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Following a legislative shift in Washington, Beijing expressed its readiness on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to pursue bilateral ties built on respect, equity, and reciprocity.

The diplomatic outreach follows U.S. midterm elections that delivered a historic victory for the Democratic Party in both chambers of Congress. Democrats secured control of the Senate by defeating Republicans in key races across Texas, Ohio, Kansas, and South Carolina. Speaking to The New York Times, Donald Trump confirmed he will accept the election results and is prepared to work with the new congressional majority.

Beijing Press Briefing Details Bilateral Strategy

During a press conference in Beijing, Mao Ning addressed the American legislative elections by describing them as an internal affair for the United States. Despite the change in congressional power, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized that China remains willing to continue working on bilateral relations.

Mao called on Washington to manage differences appropriately and expand cooperation. Beijing specifically referenced the framework of constructing a constructive strategic stability relationship between the two nations, a formulation Beijing has used since U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Asian country last May.

Democrats Win Congressional Control as Trump Accepts Results

The midterm outcomes alter the legislative balance in Washington, granting Democrats control over both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Key Republican races fell during the voting cycle, shifting Senate control to the Democrats, including against expectations in South Carolina.

Donald Trump addressed the outcome in an interview with The New York Times. He stated that he intends to accept the results and signaled a willingness to work with the new congressional majority.

Beijing Foreign Ministry Stresses Preserving Heads of State Consensuses

The Foreign Ministry in Beijing reiterated that the important consensuses reached by the heads of state of both countries should be preserved and applied in ongoing diplomatic relations.

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