BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended condolences to Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing over a massive earthquake that hit the country a day earlier. 

The devastating quake killed 1,002 people, with 2,376 injured and 30 missing as of Saturday, according to the Information Team of Myanmar's State Administration Council.

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In a message, the Chinese leader said he was shocked to learn of the strong earthquake in Myanmar, which caused heavy casualties and property losses.

On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi mourned the deaths and extended sincere condolences to the bereaved families, the injured and the people affected by the disaster.

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China and Myanmar are a community of shared future sharing weal and woe, and the two peoples enjoy a profound fraternal friendship, he said.

China is ready to provide assistance and support efforts to overcome the disaster and rebuild homes at an early date, he said.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday also extended condolences to Min Aung Hlaing over the earthquake.