Xi congratulates King Charles III on accession to British throne

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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to King Charles III on his accession to the British throne.

Xi pointed out that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries at the ambassadorial level.

The Chinese president said he is ready to work with King Charles III to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of the two countries, expand friendly exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation, and strengthen communication on global issues, so as to bring benefits to the two countries and their peoples and contribute to world peace and development.

King Charles III was formally proclaimed Britain's new monarch at a meeting of the Accession Council at St. James's Palace on Saturday.

He assumed the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday.

(Xinhua)