Foreign and Military Affairs

China expresses concern over Thai situation

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-04-11 16:48

BEIJING - China here Sunday expressed concern over the situation in Thailand after Saturday's bloody clashes between the anti-government "red-shirts" and the security personnel.

"We show deep concern over the situation in Thailand," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Jiang Yu made the remarks in response to journalist's question.

As a friendly neighbor, Jiang said, China sincerely hopes the social order in Thailand can be restored at an early date.

China also hoped Thailand could realize political stability and economic development and its people could enjoy a peaceful and happy life.

Some 20 people lost their lives during the Saturday clashes between the anti-government "red- shirts" and security personnel in capital Bangkok, the Erawan (or Bangkok Emergency Medical Service Center) told Xinhua Sunday afternoon.

The death toll of 20 was recorded by 12:00 pm, and at the same time some 834 people were injured, the Erawan center said.

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