China condemns suicide attack on Russian bus

BEIJING - China on Tuesday condemned a suicide bomb attack on bus in Russia which killed at least seven people, and reiterated its firm stance against terrorism.

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said that China resolutely opposes all terrorism and strongly condemns all terrorist attacks on innocent civilians, according to the ministry's website.

When meeting with visiting Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday in Beijing, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang conveyed China's condolences to the victims and strongly condemned the terrorist, according to Hua.

Both sides agreed to further strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation, she added.

At least seven people died and dozens of others were injured on Monday when a female suicide attacker blew herself up on a bus in the southern Russian city of Volgograd.