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British Government expresses condolences at loss of life

The British Chargé d’Affaires, Andrew Key, today commented on the typhoon and floods that have destroyed homes and lives around China.

• From: British Embassy Beijing
• Published: 20 August 2013

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British Government expresses condolences at loss of life.

He said:

I would like to express my deepest condolences to all those who have lost their lives in the areas affected by Typhoon Utor in Guangdong Province and the floods across North-Eastern China.

The British Government stands ready to help in any way we can.

I hope that those still missing will soon be reunited with their loved ones.

Published 20 August 2013