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China strongly condemns terror bombing in Pakistan

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-06-11 20:36

BEIJING - China voiced its strong condemnation over the terrorist bombing in northwest Pakistan, saying it will continue to back Pakistan's combat against terrorism.

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"China strongly condemns the terrorist attack and extends its deep condolences to the victims and their families," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said at a routine press conference here Thursday.

Qin noted that, as a friendly neighbor of Pakistan, China will continue to offer its support for the Pakistani government and people to combat terrorism and maintain social stability.

On Tuesday, a suicide truck bomb ripped through the five-star hotel Pearl Continental, killing at least 18 people and wounding about 70 in Peshawar, capital of a northwest Pakistani province plagued by Taliban violence.

No one has claimed responsibility.