Xi: Deep sadness for Manchester

President sends sympathy over blast that killed 22, including children

President Xi Jinping was among world leaders who sent condolences to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II over the deadly explosion in Manchester that killed 22 and injured more than 50 on Monday night.

Xi expressed deep sadness on Tuesday for those who died and offered sympathy to the relatives. At this difficult moment, the Chinese people firmly stand by the British people, Xi said.