Helping Chileans rebuild

Our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and our sympathy to the victims of the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday.

We sincerely hope the Chilean people can rise to their feet and rebuild their homeland soon.

As a country that is still reeling from the fatal tremor that laid waste to the southwestern Sichuan province on May 12, 2008, China shares its grief with the South American country. The hearts of our two peoples share a tragic bond.