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Chinese vice premier mourns passing of Israel's Shimon Peres

Source: Xinhua 2016-09-29 23:18:59

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Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong (R) signs the condolence book at the Israeli Embassy in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 29, 2016. Liu Yandong on Thursday visited the Israeli Embassy in Beijing and mourned the passing of former Israeli leader Shimon Peres. Liu expressed deep condolences on behalf of the Chinese government and people. (Xinhua/Ding Haitao)

BEIJING, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong on Thursday visited the Israeli Embassy in Beijing and mourned the passing of former Israeli leader Shimon Peres.

Liu expressed deep condolences on behalf of the Chinese government and people.

Calling Peres a veteran statesman and an active promoter of the Middle East peace process, she said Peres had made important contributions to China-Israel relations.

Peres passed away at the age of 93 early Wednesday morning after suffering a major stroke more than two weeks ago.

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a condolence message to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday.

 
Chinese vice premier mourns passing of Israel's Shimon Peres
                 Source: Xinhua | 2016-09-29 23:18:59 | Editor: huaxia

CHINA-BEIJING-LIU YANDONG-ISRAEL-PERES-MOURN(CN)

Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong (R) signs the condolence book at the Israeli Embassy in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 29, 2016. Liu Yandong on Thursday visited the Israeli Embassy in Beijing and mourned the passing of former Israeli leader Shimon Peres. Liu expressed deep condolences on behalf of the Chinese government and people. (Xinhua/Ding Haitao)

BEIJING, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong on Thursday visited the Israeli Embassy in Beijing and mourned the passing of former Israeli leader Shimon Peres.

Liu expressed deep condolences on behalf of the Chinese government and people.

Calling Peres a veteran statesman and an active promoter of the Middle East peace process, she said Peres had made important contributions to China-Israel relations.

Peres passed away at the age of 93 early Wednesday morning after suffering a major stroke more than two weeks ago.

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a condolence message to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday.

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