Xi sends condolence message after Nepal quake

President Xi Jinping has sent a message of condolence to Nepali President Ram Chandra Poudel after a strong earthquake on Friday night killed at least 157 people and injured many others in Nepal.

In his message sent on Saturday, Xi said he was shocked to learn about the strong earthquake in Nepal's Karnali Province, which caused heavy casualties and loss of property.

On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi expressed deep condolences for the deceased, offered sincere sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.