BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- China Monday congratulated Felix Tshisekedi on his election as the new president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying made the remarks at a press briefing, saying China respects DRC people's choice.
According to the DRC constitutional court, opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi won the country's presidential run-off on Sunday.
The DRC successfully held the elections, which marks a major event in the political life of the country; the government and the people have made enormous efforts for that, Hua said.
The Chinese side hopes that all parties concerned in the DRC will continue to work for the peace, stability and development of the country, and outside parties will actively create favorable conditions for this, Hua said.
