On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping extended his “sincere condolences to the British government and people” following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
“Xi Jinping, on behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people, and in his own name, offers his deepest condolences,” the statement said. “Her death is a great loss to the British people.”
The Queen of England died Thursday at her hideout in the Scottish Highlands at the age of 96.
A statement released by Chinese state media noted that the Queen was the first British monarch to visit China and praised the longevity of her reign as Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
“Xi Jinping stressed that he attaches great importance to the development of Sino-British relations,” he said, adding that he would “cooperate with King Charles III to promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral ties for the benefit of both countries.” I hope to,” he added. Two countries and their people. “
