China and Russia held off congratulating U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Monday, with Bejing saying it would follow usual custom in its response and the Kremlin noting incumbent Donald Trump’s vow … ( read original…
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China holds off on sending congratulations to Biden
China, which has held off on congratulating U.S. presidential election winner Joe Biden even as leaders of other countries have done so, said on Monday it would follow custom in responding to the … (…
China Solar Manufacturers Jump as Biden Win Seen Boosting Demand
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