China refuses to congratulate Biden

China on Monday declined to congratulate Joe Biden as the winner of the US presidential election, saying the outcome of the American polls should be determined by the country’s laws and procedures. When pointed out that China has not yet made a statement on the US results, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said: “We have noticed that Biden declared he is the winner of the election. Our understanding is that the outcome of the election will be determined in accordance with laws and procedures.” China is among a handful of countries including Russia and Mexico that have not congratulated Biden.