¡¡BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- China said Tuesday it was shocked by the latest car bombings in Iraq.
"China opposes terrorism in any form, and hopes that Iraq will realize national security, stability and development at an early date," Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ma Zhaoxu said in a press release.
Two car bombs coordinately exploded in downtown Baghdad Sunday, killing at least 132 people and leaving over 500 others wounded.
The bombings caused damages to the Chinese embassy in Iraq, smashing doors and windows. Two Chinese nationals working in Al Mansour Hotel were injured.
"We have asked the Chinese embassy, institutions and nationals to stay alert and take safety measures against such attacks." Ma said.
Death toll rises to 132 in Baghdad twin bombings
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Smokes are seen in a street in Baghdad on Sunday. Two truck bomb explosions killed at least 132 people and injured 512 others in central Baghdad on Sunday .(Xinhua/AFP Photo)
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BAGHDAD, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from two truck bomb explosions in central Baghdad on Sunday rose to 132 with 512 people injured, an Interior Ministry source said.
"The latest reports said that up to 132 people were killed and some 512 others were injured by the two truck bombings in downtown Baghdad," the source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity. Full story
Chinese embassy in Iraq damaged in Baghdad explosion
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Staff members of the Chinese embassy in Iraq check a ceiling after a car bomb explosion in Baghdad, capital of Iraq, Oct. 25, 2009. At least 132 people were killed and 512 others injured in two car bomb explosions which rocked central Baghdad on Sunday. (Xinhua/Gao Shan)
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Staff members of Chinese Embassy in Iraq start repair work
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A staff member of Chinese Embassy to Iraq clears up the damaged office at the embassy, Baghdad of Iraq, Oct. 26, 2009. Offices of Chinese embassy and Baghdad bureau of Xinhua News Agency were partially damaged during Sunday's deadly suicide truck bombings in Baghdad. (Xinhua/Gao Shan)
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