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BEIJING, Nov. 10 (Xinhuanet) -- Three Chinese were killed and one wounded Wednesday evening in bomb attacks against three hotels in the Jordanian capital Amman, said a press release carried on the Chinese Foreign Ministry Website on Thursday.
The dead and wounded were members of a delegation from China's University of National Defense, which happened to stay at one of the three hotels, the press release said.
The Foreign Affairs Office of China's Defense Ministry identified the dead as Sun Jingbo, Zhang Kangping and Pan Wei, whowere at the age of 41, 42 and 44 respectively.
The wounded, 42-year-old Yao Liqiang, suffered from a leg fracture. Yao was under medical treatment at a military hospital and was out of danger, according to the Foreign Affairs Office.
The other 30 members of the delegation have been transferred toone of Jordan's military bases under the escort of the Jordanian army, the office said.
A Chinese official working group left by plane here Thursday evening for Amman to handle the aftermath of Wednesday's bomb attack.
The working group consists of officials from the Chinese defense and foreign ministries, sources with the ministries said Thursday.
Chinese leaders expressed condolences and sympathy to the victims and their relatives.
Chinese President Hu Jintao, who is in London for a state visit,has asked China's Foreign Ministry and relevant departments to take immediate measures and spare no efforts to save the injured and properly handle relevant consequences.
Hu has also sent a message of condolence to Jordanian King Abdullah II, in which he said the Chinese government condemns all forms of terrorism and is ready to strengthen cooperation with the international community, including Jordan, in fighting against terrorism.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao conveyed through Chinese Foreign Ministry his deep condolences and sincere sympathy to the victims and their relatives, demanding the foreign ministry coordinate well with relevant departments to handle the remaining problems.
Wen also advised overseas institutions and delegations on visit in other countries to take necessary steps to guarantee safety of people and property.
Luo Gan, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, also urged Chinese embassies, Chinese-funded institutions and visiting delegation in foreign countries to be cautious to ensure safety.
Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing, who was accompanying President Hu in London, also sent a letter of condolence to his Jordanian counterpart, Faruq Kassrawi.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry quoted local police as saying that they pointed the finger at al Qaeda, though the immediate reason for the bombings remains to be clarified.
At least 57 people were killed and more than 120 others wounded in the blasts that struck the Grand Hyatt, the Radisson SAS and the Days Inn hotels in downtown Amman. Enditem
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