China News Service, September 9. A comprehensive report. On September 8, local time, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom passed away at the age of 96.

Dignitaries from many countries expressed their condolences on the death of the Queen of England, and many places flew their flags at half-mast to show their condolences.

  United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement that he was deeply saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and he extended his sincere condolences to her bereaved family, the British government and people, and the Commonwealth of Nations.

Guterres said he wanted to pay tribute to the Queen for her unwavering lifelong commitment to serving her people.

The world will always remember her dedication and leadership.

  Before the UN Security Council meeting, all stood up to pay a moment of silence to the Queen's death.

  On the same day, US President Biden and his wife issued a statement on the death of the Queen.

The Queen "is more than a monarch. She defines an era," the statement said. "She is a stable presence, a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons in a changing world."

  Biden also said the Queen deepened the cornerstone alliance between the UK and the US, making the relationship between the two countries special.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the grieving British and Commonwealth people today, and our deepest condolences go out to the British Royal Family."

  The former US President Trump and his wife said on the Queen's death: "Melania and I will always cherish the time we spent with the Queen and will never forget Her Majesty's generous friendship, great wisdom and extraordinary sense of humor. She A great and beautiful lady - no one can match her!"

  In a letter to the British king, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the queen was "rightfully loved and respected by her subjects, and also enjoyed authority on the world stage".

It was also hoped that he would "show courage and resilience in the face of this heavy and irreparable loss" and asked him to convey his sincere condolences and support to members of the British Royal Family and all the British people.

  French President Emmanuel Macron said Queen Elizabeth II was a friend of France, a kind queen who left a deep impression on her country and history.

  German Chancellor Scholz also expressed his condolences on the death of the Queen.

He said the Queen was a role model and inspiration for millions, including in Germany.

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on the Queen's death: "On behalf of the people, we extend our sincere condolences to the (Royal Family), the entire UK and the Commonwealth for this irreparable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."

  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it was with the deepest hearts that we learned of the passing of Canada's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who has been in our lives - and her service to Canadians will always be there is an important part of our nation's history.

  Belgian Prime Minister De Crowe said Belgium's condolences to the British royal family and the British people.

Portuguese Prime Minister Costa also said that it was with sadness that we learned of the news of the Queen's passing, and he extended his sincere condolences to the British royal family and the British people.

  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that the Queen will be remembered as a staunch supporter of our time.

"She provided inspiring leadership for her country and people."

  Australian Prime Minister Albanese said that the Australian government and people extend their deepest condolences to the members of the British royal family, and we can find comfort in the Queen's own words: "Grief is the price we pay for love".

  In addition, after the death of the Queen, a spokesman for the Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said that Pelosi had ordered the US Congress to fly the flag at half-staff.

The Canadian parliament also flew flags at half-staff in condolences.

  Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo tweeted that Paris's iconic Eiffel Tower will be turned off tonight "in tribute to (Queen) Elizabeth II."