On February 5, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Nayib Bukele on his reelection as President of the Republic of El Salvador.

Xi Jinping pointed out that recent years have seen all-round and rapid development of China-El Salvador relations and fruitful  practical cooperation, which has brought tangible benefits to the local people. This fully demonstrates that the establishment of China-El Salvador diplomatic relations serves the fundamental and long-term interests of the two countries and peoples. Noting that he highly appreciates President Nayib Bukele's firm adherence to the one-China principle, Xi Jinping said he attaches great importance to the development of China-El Salvador relations and is ready to work with President Nayib Bukele to strengthen strategic guidance of bilateral ties, deepen cooperation between the two countries in various fields, and take bilateral relations to new heights to the greater benefit of the two peoples.