BEIJING, July 7 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Monday expressed the mainland's deep sympathy for those in Taiwan affected by Typhoon Danas, which resulted in casualties and financial losses.

Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, conveyed the mainland's sympathy for the lives lost in the disaster, extended condolences to the bereaved families, and expressed concern for all those injured.

"We hope that those affected will be able to return to normal life and work at an early date," he said.

Typhoon Danas made landfall in Taiwan late Sunday night and exited to sea early Monday morning, leaving two people dead and hundreds injured, according to Taiwan media. ■