Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Remarks on the Terrorist Attack in Paris

2015-01-08 09:18

Q: At least two masked men armed with automatic rifles stormed the central Paris offices of the satirical French weekly Charlie Hebdo on January 7, leaving 12 people dead and 5 gravely injured. What is China's comment on that?

A: We are profoundly shocked by the terrorist attack taking place in Paris, France on January 7. We strongly condemn that. The Chinese side mourns the victims and extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved families and the injured. The Chinese side resolutely opposes terrorism in all manifestations and supports the efforts by the French side to safeguard security of the country.