Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Tuesday that China strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the St. Petersburg subway that killed at least 11 people and injured 45.

"China is deeply shocked by, and strongly condemns, the terrorist attack. China expressed profound condolences to the families of the victims and the injured," Hua said in a statement, noting that terrorism is the common enemy of society.

"China is willing to enhance cooperation with Russia and the international community as well, to jointly address the threat and challenge of terrorism, to safeguard world peace and safety," she added.