Abe's assassination, China statement

On July 8, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zhao Lijian presided over a regular press conference.

A reporter asked questions that former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot today. At present, the health state is very serious. Does the Chinese side are willing to express condolences to Abe's family and the Japanese people?

Zhao Lijian's information map.Picture source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Zhao Lijian said that we noticed this emergency and shocked.We pay attention to the development of the situation, hoping that the former Prime Minister Abe is out of danger and recover soon. We expressed condolences to his family members.

Some reporters asked, what are the Chinese parties commented on Abe's policy at the time of office?

Zhao Lijian said that I had just showed the Chinese position on this emergencies just now.We also noticed that the former Prime Minister Abe has contributed to the development of Sino -Japanese relations.

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