Police cordon off a nearby street following a terrorist attack in central Barcelona, Spain, on Aug. 18, 2017. (Xinhua/Ying Qiang)
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday extended condolences to Spanish King Felipe VI over the deadly terrorist attack in central Barcelona that left at least 13 people dead and more than 100 others injured Thursday.
In his message to the Spanish King, Xi said he is shocked to learn the terror attack in Barcelona that has caused heavy casualties.
On behalf of the Chinese government and people and in his own name, Xi mourned the dead and expressed heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families and the injured.
"China is firmly opposed to all forms of terrorism and stands ready to work with the international community, including Spain, to strengthen anti-terror cooperation so as to jointly safeguard regional and world peace and stability," the Chinese president said.
Chinese premier offers condolences over deadly Barcelona terror attack
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Friday expressed condolences to Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy over the deadly terrorist attack in central Barcelona that left at least 13 people dead and more than 100 others injured Thursday. >>>
14 killed, over 130 injured in Spain's double terror attacks
The number of people killed in Thursday's double terror attacks rose to 14, after a woman died of injuries at the Joan XXIII hospital, the Catalan emergency services confirmed on Friday.
"A woman injured yesterday in #Cambrils attack has died. 14 citizens died yesterday in #Barcelona and #Cambrils terrorist attacks," the emergency services tweeted. >>>
Hong Kong tourist slightly injured in terrorist attack in Barcelona
A Hong Kong tourist was slightly injured in the terrorist attack on Thursday afternoon in Barcelona, said the Consulate General of China in Barcelona.
Except this case of injury, no other Chinese citizens were reported to be the victims of the attack, the consulate said in a statement posted on its website late Thursday. >>>
