China strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Paris that killed more than 100 people and wounded many others on Friday night, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said Saturday.

"China is greatly shocked by the terrorist attacks that has caused massive casualties. China strongly condemns these attacks," Hong said.

"China expresses deep condolences to the victims and extends sincere sympathies to the families of the dead and injured," Hong said.

Describing terrorism as a common challenge facing mankind, Hong said China firmly supports France to maintain national security and stability and combat terrorism.

Several shootings and bombings took place across Paris Friday night with one of which turned to hostage taking at the Bataclan concert hall where hundreds of people were attending a rock concert.

During anti-terrorist forces assault at the hall, more than 100 people died and four suspected attackers were killed, according to local media.

In a brief statement on television, the French president declared a state of emergency across the country and the borders were to be closed.

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