Q: A car bomb caused heavy casualties at a Nigerian bus station on the outskirts of the capital city Abuja on Monday. What is China's comment? Are there Chinese citizens among the dead and injured?
A: China strongly condemns and firmly opposes all forms of terrorism. We are deeply shocked and saddened by this terrorist attack that killed and injured numerous innocent civilians. We lament the death of the victims and convey our heartfelt sympathy to families of the victims and the injured. As the strategic cooperative partner of Nigeria, China will continue its firm support to the Nigerian government in safeguarding national security and regional stability.
We have not received any report of Chinese casualties. The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has activated the emergency response mechanism and advised Chinese institutions and citizens in Nigeria to take extra security precautions.