The first batch of disaster-relief supplies offered by the Chinese government arrived in Myanmar on Monday noon to help the Southeast Asian country deal with the aftermath of the recent devastating earthquake.
The supplies include 1,200 tents, 8,000 blankets and more than 40,000 first aid kits.
The supplies were transported by a chartered flight, which departed from the Beijing Capital International Airport on Monday morning.
China will also provide Myanmar with other urgently needed supplies such as drinking water and convenience food.
Efforts are underway to arrange the supplies, which will be sent to disaster-stricken areas in the near future.
Speaking with China Central Television (CCTV) at the Yangon International Airport, Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Ma Jia said rescue work is faced with challenges, and the embassy will do its best to offer assistance to the Chinese rescue team.
"Due to disruptions in local transportation and communication networks, it will be challenging and time-consuming for our rescuers and relief supplies to reach the disaster-stricken areas. The local temperature remains high, which further complicates the rescue efforts. However, we believe in our rescue team, armed with their expertise and resilience. We are determined to complete our rescue mission," she said.
Myanmar's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology reported on Monday that 36 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 2.8 to 7.5, have occurred as of Monday morning.
The aftershocks followed a devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake that jolted Myanmar at 12:51 local time last Friday.
China's first batch of disaster-relief supplies arrives in Myanmar
