China mourns sudden death of German ambassador

China mourns and regrets the sudden passing of German ambassador to China Jan Hecker, and will provide convenience for his family and the embassy in dealing with follow-up matters, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a daily news conference that China is shocked to learn of his death, and sends condolences and sympathies to his family.

Hecker has been working actively in promoting bilateral ties since assuming his post in August, he said.