Media in the US are reporting that Trump has tapped ExxonMobil chief, Rex Tillerson as his pick for secretary of state. China's foreign ministry said it looked forward to working with whoever filled the position. 

"We have noticed the relevant reports. Maintaining the healthy and stable development of a China-US relationship conforms to the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples. We look forward to working together with US secretary of state to move China-US relations forward from a fresh start, no matter who takes up the post," said Geng Shuang, spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry.