Chinese foreign ministry says Abe assassination 'should not be associated with Sino-Japanese relations'
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A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement denying “association” with former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's assassination.
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Chinese officials with the ministry said they were shocked by the news of Abe's death and followed up on previous condolences sent to the people of Japan.
"We certainly would like to send our regards to his family," said Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
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