Chinese communities rejoice in win

ATHENS, Ohio: Barack Obama's election as the first minority president of the United States has won wide support from Chinese immigrants and students, most of whom say they identified most with the Black American leader.

The majority of the growing Chinese student population in the US, like their American peers, view Obama as a breath of fresh air in Washington DC - and did not even attempt to disguise their preference for this man in their blogs or daily conversations.

In the crucial swing state of Ohio, many Chinese students, who do not have the right to vote, joined Americans in parties supporting Obama on election night.