BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- China thanked many foreign countries and international organizations for their condolence messages after a deadly earthquake in China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.

The 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in Xizang Tuesday morning, leaving 126 dead and 188 others injured so far, with rescue efforts ongoing.

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