China responds to Gorbachev's death

In response to the death of Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, Zhao Lijian, a spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a regular press conference on the 31st that Mr. Gorbachev had made a positive contribution to promoting the normalization of Sino -Soviet relations.His death expressed condolences and condolences to his family members.

Global Times-Global Network Reporter Zhang Hui

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