Xi says Kazakh president's actions decisive, effective in calming situation

BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has taken decisive and effective actions at a critical moment, quickly calming the situation.

In a verbal message to Tokayev, Xi said the president has shown the sense of responsibility as a statesman, and demonstrated a highly responsible attitude to the country and the people.