Xi extends condolences over passing of Chile's ex-leader

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message of condolence to Chilean President Gabriel Boric over the passing of former Chilean president Sebastian Pinera.

On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi extended deep condolences and expressed sincere sympathies to the Chilean people and Pinera's family.

In his message, Xi pointed out that Pinera was an outstanding politician of Chile and had devoted himself to the development of China-Chile relations and the mutually beneficial and friendly cooperation, actively contributing to the friendship of the two countries.