Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office Photo: VCG

Following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that took a heavy toll after jolting a county in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region Tuesday morning, Chinese President Xi Jinping made an important instruction, demanding utmost efforts to carry out search and rescue and provide medical treatment for the injured, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday. 

Chen said residents from various sectors in Taiwan island have expressed their concern and condolences to the victims in the disaster area in multiple ways, reflecting the deep bond and mutual assistance between compatriots across the Taiwan Straits. 

"We express our gratitude for this," according to Chen.

Global Times