We strongly condemn this treacherous attack.

We strongly condemn this attack against innocent civilians,

Japan requests that no more arrests be made and those arrested be released as promptly as possible.

A scenario aimed at creating economic pressure and blackmail has started.

Chinese government and people resolutely opposes the United States and Japan in issuing any bilateral document concerning China's Taiwan, which meddles the internal affairs of China, and hurts China's sovereignty.

This action ... should now pave the way for the restoration of political stability and economic recovery of the country.