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President Xi expresses sympathy to Jamaica governor-general over hurricane losses

CGTN

 , Updated 14:39, 04-Nov-2025
Residents walk through Lacovia Tombstone, Jamaica, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, October 29, 2025. /VCG
Residents walk through Lacovia Tombstone, Jamaica, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, October 29, 2025. /VCG

Residents walk through Lacovia Tombstone, Jamaica, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, October 29, 2025. /VCG

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday extended condolences over the casualties and heavy losses caused by a hurricane that swept through Jamaica. 

In a message to Governor-General of Jamaica Patrick Allen, Xi, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, mourned the victims and offered sincere condolences to the bereaved families, the injured, and the affected communities. 

Depicting Jamaica as China's strategic partner, Xi voiced China's willingness to offer assistance to Jamaica, supporting the Jamaican people in overcoming the disaster and rebuilding their homes at an early date. 

Also on Monday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang sent a message of condolence to Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
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