Q: It is reported that on the afternoon of November 23, a suicide bombing in Paktika, an eastern province of Afghanistan, killed at least 40 people and injured around 50. What is China's comment on that?

A: The Chinese side opposes all forms of terrorism and condemns this terrorist attack. We mourn for the victims and express sympathy to the bereaved families and the injured. The Chinese side firmly supports the efforts made by the Afghan side to safeguard domestic security and stability and stands ready to work together with the international community to help Afghanistan realize peace, stability and development at an early date.