BEIJING, Sept. 2 (Xinhuanet) -- The Chinese government strongly condemns the recent terrorist attacks occurred in Russia, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Kong Quan here Thursday.

    Kong made the remarks at a regular press conference.

    About 400 people have been taken hostage after a group of armedmen seized a school in South Russia's North Ossetia on Wednesday morning and nine people -- eight civilians and one soldier -- havedied in the incident.

    Recent terrorist explosions in Moscow, capital of Russia, have also caused heavy casualties.

    "Terrorism is our common enemy," said Kong, adding that there is still a long way to go in the fight against terrorism.

    The Chinese government reiterates to firmly support the Russiangovernment's all efforts in its strike against terrorism, Kong said. Enditem