Xi sends condolences to New Zealand after shooting

President Xi Jinping extended condolences to New Zealand Governor-General Patsy Reddy on Friday after a mass shooting in Christchurch.

In his message, Xi said he was shocked to learn about Friday's tragedy, in which 50 people have so far died and dozens were left injured.

Xi said that on behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people, he expressed deep sympathy with and sincere condolences to the New Zealand government and the people of New Zealand, while expressing grief for the victims and wishing that the injured might have an early recovery.