President extends congratulations

President Hu Jintao yesterday congratulated Barack Obama on his election as US president.

"China and the United States share broad common interests and important responsibilities on a wide range of major issues concerning the well-being of humanity.

"Developing long-term, healthy and stable Sino-US relations serves the fundamental interests of both countries and peoples, and is of great significance to peace, stability and development in the world," Hu said in a message.