▲ Guo Jiakun, Spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry
China announced that it is expanding its support for Nepal, including sending a third batch of emergency relief supplies such as tents and blankets to aid victims of severe flooding, as well as sharing meteorological information.
During a regular briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated, "This morning, China's third batch of emergency relief supplies departed for Nepal," adding that "the relief materials include tents, blankets, medical protective suits, and satellite communication equipment."
China also dispatched a second team of DNA identification experts on the same flight to assist in identifying victims.
Furthermore, Guo explained that two prefabricated temporary bridges were urgently provided and that the Red Cross Society of China and other entities also delivered relief supplies.
China stated that it has strengthened information sharing with Nepal in the meteorological and water resources sectors since the disaster occurred.
Guo explained, "The China Meteorological Administration contacted Nepal's meteorological authorities to conduct video-based weather consultations and shared relevant information in real time," adding, "We urgently developed and provided a Nepal-dedicated cloud version of the meteorological information service system to support the weather data needed for rescue and recovery operations."
He continued, "The Nepali side expressed gratitude, stating that the joint response to the disaster by China and Nepal has been of great help in disaster relief," and added, "China will continue emergency assistance and international rescue cooperation according to Nepal's needs and strengthen cooperation in related fields."
Previously, it was pointed out that Nepal had requested China to share information on weather, rainfall, and river water levels and to strengthen early warning systems, but had not received sufficient information.
In response, China refuted claims that information sharing was insufficient, stating that it has continuously provided meteorological and hydrological data as well as early warning information to Nepal since the disaster occurred.
(Photo provided by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Yonhap News)
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