Foreign Ministry: China expresses its condolences to the victims of the earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

In response to the powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, causing casualties, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a regular press conference on the 29th that China is closely following the earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, expresses its condolences to the victims, and extends its sympathies to the families of the deceased and the injured. The Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Japan have immediately activated their emergency response mechanisms and issued consular advisories, urging Chinese citizens to be aware of the potential for tsunamis and aftershocks. The Chinese Foreign Ministry and its embassies and consulates in Japan will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide timely assistance to Chinese citizens in need.