Biden and trump in georgia, where a statewide hand recount has been ordered. Good morning and welcome to way too early, the show that absolutely refuses to believe in bad luck on this friday the 13th. Im kasie hunt. And weve got more breaking news overnight. China congratulated president elect joe biden today on his election victory. China, along with russia, had avoided congratulating biden and his Vice President ial running mate, kamala harris, after the election was called last weekend. A spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry Today said, quote, we respect the choice of the american people. We congratulate mr. Biden and ms. Harris. But the spokesman did not give a reason for the delay, saying, instead, quote, the result will be confirmed according to u. S. Laws and procedures. Earlier this week, turkish president erdogan, who had a close relationship with President Trump, also congratulated biden after initial silence. On monday, the kremlin announced that russian president Vlad