President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has sent a Message of Condolence to the Government and People of the People’s Republic of China, following the unfortunate news of an earthquake in Yunnan Providence, South West of China, killing three hundred eighty one (381) people, leaving one thousand three hundred (1,300) injured with thousands of dollars worth of properties damaged.

“On behalf of the Government and People of the Republic of Liberia, I extend to you and through your Excellency to the Government and People of the People’s Republic of China especially the bereaved families, our heartfelt condolences for the irreparable loss”.

The Liberian leader then prayed that the characteristic, courage, fortitude and resilience of the Chinese people will see them through this period of distress.