Xi mourns passing of old and good friend

President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to US President Joe Biden on Thursday over the death of Henry Kissinger, saying that the former US secretary of state will always be remembered and missed by the Chinese people.

On behalf of the Chinese government and people, and in his own name, Xi extended profound condolences and expressed sincere sympathy to Kissinger's family.

Kissinger was a world-famous strategist, as well as an old friend and good friend of the Chinese people, Xi said.