On April 18, 2007, Chinese President Hu Jintao sent a message to U.S. President Bush over the VA. Tech Massacre. The full text of the message is as follows:

 

Beijing, April 18, 2007

 

The Honorable George W. Bush

President of the United States of America

Washington, DC

 

 

Dear President Bush,

 

              I have learned with shock about the deadly shooting incident in Virginia Tech. At this moment of deep grief of your nation, I, on behalf of the Chinese Government and people, wish to extend to you and the Government and people of the United States our profound and heartfelt sympathy, express deep condolences on the death of the victims and wish the injured early recovery.

 

 

 

Hu Jintao

President of the People's Republic of China