Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday extended condolences to his MK sportU.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.