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HK chief executive expresses sympathy to victims of Paris terror attacks

Xinhua, November 16, 2015 Adjust font size:

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying on Monday expressed Hong Kong's sympathy to the victims of the Paris terror attacks.

"Hong Kong people stand behind the people of France and condemn the barbaric acts of terrorism against humanity. Our thoughts are very much with the French people at these difficult times, with friends and families," Leung signed a book of condolence at the French Consulate General in Admiralty.

Leung was received by the Consul General, Eric Berti, and other officials.

Around 130 people were killed during a series of terror attacks in Paris on Friday. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the horrific attacks, for which France vowed revenge. Enditem