On April 20, 2016, Premier Li Keqiang sent a message of condolences to Prime Minister Shinzō Abe of Japan over the violent earthquake in Kumamoto prefecture of Japan.

Li Keqiang expressed that a violent earthquake has struck Kumamoto prefecture of your country, causing heavy causalities and loss of property. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, I would like to extend profound sympathy. I believe that your government and people can certainly overcome difficulties and rebuild the homeland. China will continue to follow development of the disaster, and stands ready to provide necessary aids.