Politics Country January 23, 2025

China Condemns Killing of Chinese in Afghanistan

The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned the killing of a Chinese citizen by ISIS in Afghanistan and called for intensified efforts to combat the organization.


China Condemns Killing of Chinese in Afghanistan

On Thursday, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condemnation regarding the murder of a Chinese national by ISIS terrorists in Afghanistan. The ministry emphasized the need to take decisive action in combating this organization.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, a Chinese citizen by the name of Fan was kidnapped in Pakistan in August 2018, after which he was killed in Afghanistan by terrorists from ISIS. The ministry representative, Zhao Lijian, noted that the Chinese government condemns similar terrorist acts and expresses condolences to the family of the deceased.

The ministry underscored the necessity of uniting efforts within the international community for effective counter-terrorism. It also called for enhancing international cooperation and coordinated actions to prevent and combat extremism and terrorism.