On 23 January, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi sent a message of condolence to his Chilean counterpart over the massive forest fires that have hit Chile.
In his letter, he said that on behalf of the Chinese government, he expressed his deep sorrow for the loss of life and his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and all the people affected by the fires. He wished the injured a speedy recovery and expressed the wish that normal life and production in the affected areas would resume as soon as possible.
Wang Yi also stressed that China believes in the ability of the Chilean people to overcome this difficult situation and rebuild their homes under the firm leadership of the Chilean government.