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China offers Colombia quake relief as new president’s US pivot leaves Beijing waiting
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China offers Colombia quake relief as new president’s US pivot leaves Beijing waiting

From South China Morning Post · () English

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  • China offered assistance to Colombia for recovery efforts following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that killed over 200 people.
  • Beijing stated it would provide help in suitable ways based on Colombia's requests and confirmed no Chinese nationals were reported killed or injured.
  • President Xi Jinping sent condolences to his Colombian counterpart, expressing sympathy and confidence in the country's recovery under its new government.

China has offered to help Colombia recover from a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the country's west on Monday, claiming over 200 lives. Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun announced Beijing's willingness to provide assistance in suitable ways, aligning with Colombia's requests.

would do what it could in suitable ways, in line with what Colombia requested

— Guo JiakunDescribing China's offer of earthquake relief.

Guo confirmed that no Chinese nationals were reported killed or injured in the disaster. The Chinese embassy in Bogota is actively verifying the safety of Chinese citizens in the affected areas and advising them to be cautious of aftershocks. President Xi Jinping conveyed his condolences to Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella on Tuesday, expressing sympathy for the bereaved families and the injured.

working to verify the safety of Chinese citizens in the affected areas

— Guo JiakunRegarding the embassy's actions after the earthquake.

Xi expressed confidence that the Colombian people would "pull together and recover and rebuild soon" under the leadership of their new government. The China International Development Cooperation Agency also stated it is closely monitoring the situation and will offer support within China's capacity, based on Colombian requests.

would be “within China’s capacity”

— Tang YingDescribing the scope of China's assistance.
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