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16:57, 25-Jul-2018
China extends condolences on Laos dam collapse
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16:11, 28-Jul-2018
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday conveys its condolences on the dam collapse in Laos on July 23.
China deeply mourns all of the victims and sends sympathies to the bereaved families, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang in a regular news briefing.
At least 3,000 people in Laos are still in need of rescue after a dam in a remote southeastern part of landlocked Laos burst, which flooded villages and killed at least 19. No Chinese nationals were injured in the accident.
The Chinese embassy in Laos has closely worked with Laotian officials, and China will offer support to the rescue and relief efforts for the Lao people, said Geng.