On June 23, 2008, Chinese President Hu Jintao sends a message of condolence to Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo concerning the Typhoon "Frank" that hit the Philippines. The full text of the message is as follows:

 

Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

President

Republic of the Philippines

Manila

 

                                                        Beijing, June 23, 2008

 

Your Excellency,

 

Shocked to learn that your country was severely hit by typhoon, which has caused heavy casualties and property losses. On behalf of the Chinese Government and people, I wish to express to Your Excellency, and through you to the Government and people of the Philippines my sincere sympathies, as well as my deep condolences to the victims. I believe that under the leadership of your Excellency, the people of the Philippines will surely defeat the disaster and rebuild their homes.

 

 

                                                                     Hu Jintao

                                                                                                           President

                                                                                                The People's Republic of China