Beijing expects the incoming US administration to meet China halfway, manage differences and push for the advancing of China-US ties along the right track, a senior diplomat said on Thursday.

China’s attitude toward its relations with the US is clear and consistent, Vice-Foreign Minister Le Yucheng said, adding that despite differences between the two countries, both sides also "have extensive common interests and room for cooperation"

Vice-Foreign Minister Le Yucheng made the comments when asked about the US presidential election and its implications on China-US relations at a news briefing in Beijing.

At present, the result has not yet been finalized as vote counting is still underway, Le said, adding that the election will hopefully proceed smoothly and successfully.

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China’s attitude toward its relations with the US is clear and consistent, Le said, adding that despite differences between the two countries, both sides also "have extensive common interests and room for cooperation".

"Maintaining and promoting the healthy and stable growth of China-US relations is in line with the fundamental interests of the people of both countries and serves the common expectation of the international community," he said.

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It is hoped that the incoming US administration will meet China halfway, adhere to the principle of no conflicts, no confrontations, mutual respect and win-win cooperation, focus on cooperation, manage differences, and push for the advancing of China-US ties along the right track, Le said.