Xi sends condolences to Lebanon over explosions

President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message of condolences to Lebanon's President Michel Aoun over explosions in the country's capital Beirut that have killed at least 100 people.

In his message, Xi said he was shocked to learn about the huge explosions in Beirut, which caused heavy casualties.

On behalf of the Chinese government and people and in his own name, Xi extended profound condolences to the victims, conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured, and wished the injured a quick recovery.