A French diplomat (R) shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi after attending a mourning ceremony for victims of the May 12 earthquake hitting southwest and northwest China, at China's Foreign Ministry in Beijing, capital of China, May 19, 2008. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang) (Xinhua Photo)

A United States diplomat signs on the book to express condolence for the victims of the May 12 earthquake hitting southwest and northwest China, at China's Foreign Ministry in Beijing, capital of China, May 19, 2008. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)