Beijing backs government ‘anti-terrorism’ efforts as Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for car bomb A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson has condemned Wednesday’s powerful car bomb explosion at a hotel where the Chinese ambassador is understood to be staying in Quetta in south-west Pakistan.
At least five people were killed and 12 injured in the attack. A spokesman,Wang Wenbin, said the Chinese ambassador and his team were not in the hotel when the blast happened, and that no Chinese citizens were hurt.
I am deeply saddened by the loss of harmless lives in the condemnable & cowardly terrorist attack in Quetta yesterday. Our nation has made great sacrifices in defeating terrorism & we will not to allow this scourge to rise again. We remain alert to all internal & external threats Related: Kidnap,torture, murder: the plight of Pakistans thousands of disappeared Related: A new Shenzhen? destitute Pakistan fishing town's horror at Chinese plans Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com