China has sufficient rescue and medical resources for the earthquake relief in Xizang, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press conference in Beijing on Friday, expressing gratitude for international care and support.
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Tuesday, killing more than 100 people and injuring hundreds of others.
"On the earthquake in Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, Xizang, we shared the latest developments and relevant response and relief effort yesterday. Currently China's search, rescue and medical care support is well guaranteed. We appreciate the care and support from the international community," Guo said in response to a media inquiry.
China has sufficient earthquake relief resources, appreciates int'l care: spokesman
U.S. stocks plunged again during Friday's morning session as investors braced for escalating trade tensions sparked by President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.
As of 10:15 Eastern Time (14:15 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average had dropped 1,286.43 points, or 3.17 percent, to 39,259.50. The S and P 500 fell 201.77 points, or 3.74 percent, to 5,194.75, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 645.31 points, or 3.9 percent, to 15,905.30.
Markets also suffered sharp losses on Thursday, with the Dow, S and P 500, and Nasdaq falling 3.98 percent, 4.84 percent, and 5.97 percent, respectively.
According to U.S. media reports on Friday, the combined market value of the seven major U.S. tech stocks dropped by approximately 1.03 trillion U.S. dollars during Thursday's trading session.
According to a CNBC report, following China's countermeasures against Trump's so-called reciprocal tariffs, investors are concerned that a potential trade war could push the global economy into recession -- a key factor behind the sharp decline in the U.S. stock market at the opening.
US stocks nosedive on escalating trade tensions
