On April 22, 2010, Chinese President Hu Jintao sent a message of condolences to IOC President Jacques Rogge, expressing deep condolence over the death of IOC Honorary President Juan Antonio Samaranch and sincere sympathy to Samaranch’s family.

Hu pointed out in his message that as a preeminent leader of the International Olympic Committee, Mr. Samaranch has dedicated his whole life to the reform and development of modern Olympic Movement. Highly recognized by peoples across the world, Mr. Samaranch has made unremitting efforts in promoting the Olympic spirit featuring solidarity, friendship and peace, and in achieving greater prosperity of the modern Olympic Movement.

Hu emphasized that Mr. Samaranch is an old friend and good friend of the Chinese people. During his lifetime, he has made outstanding contributions to the resumption of China's legal status in the International Olympic Committee, to the deepening of exchanges and cooperation between China and the International Olympic Committee, and to the friendship and cooperation between China and Spain and the peoples of the two countries. “We will cherish all this for ever,” said Hu in his message.

"The Chinese government will, as ever, support the Chinese sport community in cementing the exchanges and cooperation with the International Olympic Committee and sport communities of all countries, and enhance the understanding and friendship between Chinese people and people of all countries throughout the world."