Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Wenbin, said at a regular press conference on the 2nd that China expresses condolences to the victims of the strong earthquake in the Neden area of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, and expresses condolences to the families of the victims and the injured. There are currently no reports of casualties among Chinese citizens in Japan. A reporter asked: According to reports, a strong earthquake triggered a tsunami in the Neden area of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan on the 1st. As of the morning of the 2nd, the earthquake has caused more than 20 deaths, and many areas including Ishikawa Prefecture have been severely affected. May I ask if the Chinese side has expressed condolences to the Japanese side? What measures have been taken to protect Chinese citizens? "Yesterday, a strong earthquake occurred in the Neden area of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, causing casualties and property damage. We express our condolences to the victims and offer condolences to their families and injured individuals." Wang Wenbin said. He stated that the Chinese Embassy in Japan, the Consulate General in Nagoya, and the Consulate General in Niigata have immediately activated emergency mechanisms and issued consular reminders. Currently, there are no reports of casualties among Chinese citizens in Japan. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassies and consulates in Japan will continue to closely monitor the earthquake disaster and provide necessary assistance to Chinese citizens in Japan in a timely manner. (Lai Xin She)