China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism: spokesman

China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday.

Lin made the statement in response to a question regarding the recent terrorist activities in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province.

The Pakistani military said 18 innocent civilians were killed in Gwadar and Kharan districts, and during clearance operations and intense standoffs, 15 soldiers also lost their lives.

"China strongly condemns this attack, expresses deep condolences to the victims, and extends sincere sympathies to the injured and the families of the deceased. China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism, and will, as always, firmly support Pakistan in its fight against terrorism, maintaining social unity and stability, and protecting its people's safety," said Lin.

China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism: spokesman

China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism: spokesman

China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism: spokesman

Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi paid a visit to a section of the Great Wall in Beijing on Monday as part of his ongoing state visit to China.

Orsi arrived in the Chinese capital on Sunday to begin a week-long state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Video footage shot by the CCTV Video News Agency showed Orsi posing for photos with tourists while climbing a stretch of the Great Wall on Monday morning.

The Uruguayan president later visited another Beijing landmark when he stopped by the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, on the same day.

Orsi held talks with President Xi in the Great Hall of the People on Tuesday, with the two countries vowing to deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields.

Uruguayan president climbs section of Great Wall during state visit to China