Beijing, China - March 31, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of press conference in progress, reporters
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Guo Jiakun, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"China is deeply concerned about the earthquake in Myanmar. President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing, expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and sincere condolences to the families of those affected, the injured and the people in the disaster area. Following the earthquake, China immediately activated the emergency response mechanism and made every effort to carry out rescue operations and consular protection. A rescue and medical team from Yunnan Province reached Myanmar just 18 hours after the earthquake, becoming the first international rescue team to enter the earthquake-stricken area. The team successfully rescued a trapped victim in collaboration with local rescue forces. The China Search and Rescue Team, the China International Search and Rescue Team, a rescue team from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, and the Chinese Red Cross International Emergency Response Team all entered Myanmar overnight to offer assistance. Civilian rescue forces from across China have either already arrived or are on their way. At present, about 400 Chinese earthquake experts, rescue workers and medical personnel are involved in relief efforts across various regions of Myanmar, and Chinese rescuers have saved six lives so far."
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4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Guo Jiakun, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"China has announced to provide 100 million yuan (about 13.78 million U.S. dollars) in emergency humanitarian assistance to Myanmar, including tents, first aid kits, food, drinking water and other urgently needed supplies. The first batch of these supplies has already arrived in Myanmar. The Red Cross Society of China has also contributed disaster relief supplies. Despite merciless natural disasters, love persists. China will carry forward the China-Myanmar 'pauk-phaw' (fraternal) friendship, collaborate with Myanmar to overcome challenges and tide over the difficulties, seize the golden 72 hours to search and rescue survivors, treat the wounded, and deliver relief supplies to those in need. We believe that with the support of the international community, the Myanmar government and people will unite with one heart, overcome the disaster and rebuild their homes."
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Chinese rescuers have saved six lives in earthquake-hit Myanmar since joining the country's rescue efforts, said Guo Jiakun, a spokesman for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday.

A 7.9-magnitude quake struck central Myanmar on Friday, leaving 1,700 killed, 3,400 injured and 300 unaccounted for, according to the Sunday statement from the country's State Administration Council.

At a regular press conference in Beijing, Guo conveyed China's compassion and support for the people of Myanmar.

"China is deeply concerned about the earthquake disaster in Myanmar. President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing, expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and sincere condolences to the families of those affected, the injured and the people in the disaster area," said Guo.

"Following the earthquake, China immediately activated the emergency response mechanism and made every effort to carry out rescue operations and consular protection. A rescue and medical team from Yunnan Province reached Myanmar just 18 hours after the earthquake, becoming the first international rescue team to enter the earthquake-stricken area. The team successfully rescued a trapped victim in collaboration with local rescue forces. The China Search and Rescue Team, the China International Search and Rescue Team, a rescue team from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, and the Chinese Red Cross International Emergency Response Team all entered Myanmar overnight to offer assistance. Civilian rescue forces from across China have either already arrived or are on their way. At present, about 400 Chinese earthquake experts, rescue workers and medical personnel are involved in relief efforts across various regions of Myanmar, and Chinese rescuers have saved six lives so far," he said.

"China has announced to provide 100 million yuan (about 13.78 million U.S. dollars) in emergency humanitarian assistance to Myanmar, including tents, first aid kits, food, drinking water and other urgently needed supplies. The first batch of these supplies has already arrived in Myanmar. The Red Cross Society of China has also contributed disaster relief supplies," he said.

"Despite merciless natural disasters, love persists. China will carry forward the China-Myanmar 'pauk-phaw' (fraternal) friendship, collaborate with Myanmar to overcome challenges and tide over the difficulties, seize the golden 72 hours to search and rescue survivors, treat the wounded, and deliver relief supplies to those in need. We believe that with the support of the international community, the Myanmar government and people will unite with one heart, overcome the disaster and rebuild their homes," he said.