China has pledged 1 billion yuan (approximately $137 million) in emergency humanitarian aid to Myanmar following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on 28 March—one of its strongest in a century.
According to a statement released Thursday by the Chinese embassy in Myanmar, the aid package will fund urgently needed food, medicine, and prefabricated homes. It will also support the deployment of medical and disaster assessment teams, as well as epidemic prevention experts.
The earthquake, which claimed at least 3,645 lives, caused widespread destruction—toppling buildings, razing entire communities, and leaving thousands without access to basic necessities like clean water and shelter.
In the days following the disaster, China dispatched more than 30 rescue teams, including medical workers, field hospital staff, earthquake specialists, and search-and-rescue dogs. The Chinese Red Cross also contributed 1.5 million yuan (around $206,000) in emergency funds.
The embassy confirmed that China’s search-and-rescue team concluded its mission and departed Myanmar on April 9. Meanwhile, Beijing has reaffirmed its commitment to assist with disaster loss assessments and long-term reconstruction efforts.
Melissa Enoch
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