China expresses support for Sri Lanka

President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang sent condolence messages on Sunday to their Sri Lankan counterparts after multiple deadly attacks shook the country.

Xi, in his message to Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, said he was shocked to learn of the series of explosions in Sri Lanka, which have caused large casualties, Xinhua News Agency reported.

"I, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, as well as myself, send deep condolences to the victims, and my sincere sympathy to the injured and families of the victims," he added.