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China strongly condemns Madrid train blasts: spokesman

China strongly condemned the terrorist train blasts in Spanish capital of Madrid, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao Friday.


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China strongly condemned the terrorist train blasts in Spanish capital of Madrid, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao Friday.

The Chinese side was "shocked" by the terrorist attacks, said Liu. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao sent a message of condolence to Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar and Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing sent a message of condolence to Spanish Foreign Minister Ana Palacio on Thursday, strongly condemning the terrorist acts and expressing sincere sympathy to families of the victims, Liu added.

The Chinese government opposed terrorism in any form and was willing to cooperate with the international community to eliminate terrorism, Liu said.

No Chinese among victims of Madrid blasts
No Chinese citizens have been found among those killed and injured in Thursday's series of train bombings in the Spanish capital of Madrid as of Friday, according to sources with the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

The Chinese embassy in Spain had set up an emergency group and made further investigation in the casualties concerning Chinese nationals.

The series of terrorist blasts that rocked Madrid on Thursday inflicted huge casualties, with about 198 rush-hour commuters killed and over 1,400 others wounded.


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