Q: Senior U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy died of illness on August 25. How do you comment?

 

A: Senator Edward M. Kennedy was a senior U.S. statesman. He cared about and supported the development of China-U.S. relations. We extend our deep condolences on his unfortunate passing away. Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi has sent a telegraph to Senator Kennedy's family to extend sincere solicitude.