China pledges 100 million yuan to aid for Myanmar earthquake relief
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Phyo (NP News) - March 29
The Chinese government has pledged emergency humanitarian assistance amounting to 100 million yuan (approximately $13.78 million) for earthquake-stricken Myanmar. Additionally, two rescue teams have been sent, along with urgently needed relief supplies such as tents, blankets, first aid kits, food, and drinking water, according to Li Ming, spokesperson for the China International Development Cooperation Agency, on Saturday, March 29.
The first team arrived in Yangon on Saturday, Li confirmed, adding that China is prepared to provide further assistance to Myanmar as needed.
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson already emphasized on Friday that China is fully committed to offering humanitarian aid and support to help Myanmar’s disaster relief and rescue efforts during this challenging time.
"We hope and believe that the government and people of Myanmar will overcome these difficulties and rebuild their country at the earliest opportunity," the spokesperson said.
"The people of China and Myanmar share a deep 'pauk-phaw' (fraternal) friendship, and we stand in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in the wake of this disaster," the spokesperson added.