14:37, 17-Mar-2018
China's Political Season: Public reaction to Xi being elected as Chinese president
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Chinese living abroad have sent their congratulations to President Xi. CGTN talked to some of them about their thoughts and hopes for China's future.
LISA WANG CHINESE IN DETROIT "As a Chinese living abroad, we've witnessed how China has grown stronger and how lives have become better under Xi's leadership. I'm confident that China will prosper and I'm proud to be Chinese."
GONG FENG, DIPLOMAT CONSULATE GENERAL OF CHINA IN CHICAGO "I believe under the new leadership we will continue on the road of rejuvenation for our country. I'm so proud! I will give my country a thumbs up!"
GAO XIANG, REPRESENTATIVE CHINA-FUNDED ENTERPRISES IN BRAZIL "The election of leadership is a big political event in China, and also a big deal for all Chinese. I believe Xi Jinping being elected as president is the will of people. This is in line with the future of our Party and country, as well as the fundamental interests of the people."