Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 5-On August 5, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences to Lebanese President Aoun regarding the major explosion in Beirut, Lebanon.
In the telegram of condolences, Xi Jinping pointed out that he was surprised to learn that a major explosion occurred in Beirut, the capital of your country, causing a large number of casualties. On behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people, and in my own name, I would like to express my deep condolences to the victims, extend my sincere condolences to the injured and the families of the victims, and wish the injured a speedy recovery.