China's leader has spoken to US President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his stunning election victory.
President Xi Jinping and Trump spoke on the phone Sunday night, and "established a clear sense of mutual respect for one another," according to a short statement from Trump's transition team.
Annually there is $650 billion annually in trade between the two countries, although Trump may put some of that at risk -- he's proposed significant tariffs on Chinese imports, risking starting a trade war.
In terms of foreign policy, Trump has largely shied away from giving his opinion on the South China Sea issue -- where the Asian giant has been building on existing reefs to advance territorial ambitions in the region. Some analysts say that the incoming leader's inward focus might present an opportunity to consolidate these gains.
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