On December 30, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to U.S. President Joe Biden over the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, as well as in his own name, Xi Jinping extended deep condolences over the passing of former President Carter and expressed sincere sympathy to his family.
Xi Jinping said that former President Jimmy Carter was a promoter and decision-maker in the establishment of China-U.S. diplomatic relations and had long made important contributions to advancing the development of China-U.S. relations as well as the friendly exchanges and cooperation between the two countries. Xi expressed deep regret for the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. Noting that the China-U.S. relationship is one of the most important bilateral relations in the world, Xi said that the Chinese side is ready to work with the U.S. side to focus on the fundamental interests of the two peoples and meet the common expectations of the international community to advance China-U.S. relations along the right track of sound, stable and sustainable development.
