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A Chinese foreign affairs spokesperson released a statement denying "association" with the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.The statement came from the Chinese Foreign Ministry Saturday via spokesman Zhao Lijian.Chinese officials with the ministry said they were shocked by the news of Abe's death and followed up on previous condolences sent to the people of Japan."We certainly would like to send our regards to his family," said Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry. JAPAN'S SHINZO ABE ASSASSINATION: CHINA SENDS CONDOLENCES Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian gestures during a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
