# China expresses condolences over death of Norway’s King Harald V

https://mins.news/en/item/39667

- CGTN, 2026-08-31 09:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-31/China-expresses-condolences-over-passing-of-Norway-s-King-Harald-V-1Q3Hmtxk51u/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> China has expressed deep condolences over the death of Norway’s King Harald V and offered sympathy to Norway’s royal family, government and people. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Harald was widely respected and had contributed to China-Norway friendship. The king died aged 89 on August 28, and Crown Prince Haakon immediately succeeded him.

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