On March 15, 2019, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Governor-General Patsy Reddy of New Zealand over the shooting incidents in New Zealand's Christchurch City.

In the message, Xi Jinping said that I was shocked to learn about the serious shooting incidents in Christchurch City, New Zealand, which have caused heavy casualties. On behalf of the Chinese government, the Chinese people and in my own name, I expressed deep sympathy with and sincere condolences to the New Zealand government and the New Zealand people, while expressing profound grief for the victims and wishing the injured an early recovery.

On the same day, Premier Li Keqiang sent a message of condolence to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand, expressing deep grief for the victims while extending sincere sympathies to the injured and the bereaved families.