China congratulates Lula on his victory in presidential runoff

(ECNS) -- China congratulates Brazilian incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, candidate of the ruling Workers' Party, on his victory in the presidential runoff, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks when asked to comment on Lula's re-election.

China stands ready to work with Brazil to continue advancing the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future, Guo said.

(By Zhang Dongfang)