BEIJING, April 3  -- China has condemned Thursday's terrorist attack on Garissa University College in Kenya, which has claimed 147 lives.

"We are against terrorist attacks in any form, and condemn the terrorists in the strongest terms," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said on Friday.

Gunmen stormed into Garissa University College before dawn Thursday, shooting students and taking hostages in a terrorist attack that has left 147 people dead, according to Kenyan officials.

"China extends heartfelt condolences to the victims and expresses deep sympathy to the wounded and the families of the victims," Hua said.

Stressing that China opposes terrorism in any form, Hua said China will continue to support Kenya's efforts to counter terrorism and safeguard national and regional stability.