China condemns Peshawar bomb blast

China said on Thursday that it was deeply shocked over terrorist attack in a market in Peshawar and stands firmly with the Pakistani people and the government in their efforts to root out the menace of terrorism. "We condemn the terrorists attack in Peshawar" the Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu said at a regular press briefing.
He further said that China expresses sincere condolence with the victims and their families. "China opposes all sorts of terrorism", Ma said adding that "as a friendly neighbour and all weather friend of Pakistan, China will continue to stand firmly to support Pakistani people and the government in their efforts to establish peace in Pakistan", he said.