Jordanian King Abdullah II on Sunday morning visited families of the Chinese victims killed in the Amman bomb attacks in early November.

 

The King's motorcade arrived on Sunday morning at the Chinese University of National Defense in the northwest suburb of Beijing, which the three victims used to study.

 

King Abdullah II expressed his deepest condolences to the victims and told their families that the Jordanian royal family, government and people shared their sorrow.

 

He also expressed his concern for the children of the victims, saying that he wants to keep contact with them and would offer help whenever possible.

 

The three Chinese, Sun Jingbo, Zhang Kangping and Pan Wei, were killed on the evening of November 9 local time in the bomb attacks on three hotels in Amman. They were members of a delegation from China's University of National Defense that was staying at one of the hotels.

 

Another member Yao Liqiang was injured in the explosion, suffering from a leg fracture. Yao is still recovering.

 

King Abdullah II told Yao that he looked much better than he did one month ago, and wished him a speedy recovery.

 

Yao expressed his appreciation for the King's kindness and thanked the Jordanian people for their care while he was in Jordan.

 

King Abdullah II also visited the university's teaching facilities.

 

The King arrived in Beijing on Saturday afternoon for a four-day visit as President Hu Jintao's guest.

 

(Xinhua News Agency December 12, 2005)