China on Thursday condemned a series of bombings in India's commercial capital Mumbai in which 17 people were killed and pledged to work with its southern neighbour to combat terrorism.
Foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei said China was "shocked by the heavy casualties and losses caused by the blasts", as China joined the world in expressing horror at the attack.
"The Chinese government strongly condemns the attack and we express our sincere sympathy to the Indian government and people," he added.
"We are willing to work together with the international community that includes India to combat terrorism."
Indian authorities say the triple bomb blasts, the first in Mumbai since the Islamist militant assault in late 2008 that claimed 166 lives, were part of a coordinated attack on the city.
The most powerful devices exploded at a wholesale gold market and a district housing diamond traders and jewellery shops in southern Mumbai, while a third blast occurred in a middle-class area to the north.
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