Speaking at a regular press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian expressed deep condolences for the victims and extended sympathies to the injured and bereaved families.

“We mourn for the lives lost, and our hearts go out to the injured and those who lost their loved ones,” he said.

“China firmly opposes any form of terrorism and will, as always, firmly support Pakistan in combating terrorism, maintaining solidarity and social stability, and protecting the safety of the people,” he added.

Lin made the remarks while responding to a question about the large-scale coordinated attacks across Balochistan last week.

Earlier, the Chinese embassy in Pakistan also condemned the “recent multiple terrorist activities in Balochistan”, saying it “deeply mourn(s) for the lives lost, and extend(s) sincere sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured”.

According to the military’s media wing, security forces killed 92 terrorists on Saturday while repulsing coordinated attacks in Quetta and several other cities and towns across Balochistan. Fifteen security personnel and 18 civilians were martyred during the violence.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said terrorists belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Hindustan carried out attacks in areas including Mastung, Nushki, Dalbandin, Kharan, Panjgur, Tump, Gwadar and Pasni.