| China expresses sympathy for US over flu outbreak |
| 23-12-2003 |
| 2003/12/23 |
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Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing sent a message to US Secretary of State Colin Powell Monday, expressing sympathy over the recent influenza outbreak in the United States, according toChinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao Tuesday. Liu said that in the message, Li expressed his deep sympathy for the loss of lives in the outbreak, and extended condolences tothe families of the victims. The Chinese foreign minister said that the Chinese people hopedthe people of the United States would beat the disease and resume normal life, said Liu. |