Xi sends condolences over death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-30/Xi-sends-condolences-over-death-of-former-U-S-President-Jimmy-Carter-1zL21KX6qYg/img/52d066cecab3451f985591430b6d42ec/52d066cecab3451f985591430b6d42ec.png' alt='Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter prior to the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Cincinnati Bengals in Georgia, the U.S., September 30, 2018. /CFP'

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday extended condolences to his U.S. counterpart, Joe Biden, over the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

In his message, Xi called Carter a promoter and decision-maker in the establishment of China-U.S. diplomatic relations, noting that the late U.S. leader had long contributed to the development of bilateral ties, as well as the friendly exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.