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China confirms cancellation of Belgian PM's China visit

Xinhua, March 23, 2016 Adjust font size:

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel has canceled his visit to China in order to deal with emergency affairs in Belgium, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

China expresses its understanding regarding the cancellation and will remain in communication with the Belgian side, spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a daily news briefing.

At least 34 were killed in a series of terrorist attacks on Tuesday in the Belgian capital. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has extended condolences to his Belgian counterpart.

Michel was planning to pay an official visit to China and to attend the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference in late March. Endit