"The United States offers sincere condolences to all those who lost loved ones in the Aug. 3 earthquake in southwestern China," National Security Council spokeswoman Bernadette Meehan said in a statement.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those that lost their lives, those injured or displaced, and all the people of China on this difficult day," she added.
She said US disaster response officials were in contact with their Chinese counterparts and the US "stands ready to assist."
A massive relief effort is underway in Yunnan, as the death toll has risen to at least 367, with 1,881 others injured in the 6. 5-magnitude earthquake.
Sources:Xinhua - globaltimes.cn
4/8/14
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Condolences to President of China Xi Jinping...
ReplyDeleteVladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping following the devastating earthquake that has caused much loss of life in China’s Yunnan Province.
The President passed on his words of sympathy and support to the victims’ families and his wishes for a speedy recovery to all who were injured.
Mr Putin said that Russia is ready to help if need be with the disaster relief effort.
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4/8/14