Xi hails Germany's re-election of Merkel

President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message on Wednesday to Angela Merkel on her re-election as German chancellor, vowing joint efforts toward greater progress in bilateral ties.

Merkel was re-elected chancellor by parliament on Wednesday for her fourth term leading Europe's largest economy.

The two nations achieved lasting development in relations through joint efforts since the China-Germany All-round Strategic Partnership was established in 2014, Xi said.