Seven Chinese Nationals Die in Venezuela Earthquakes; China Sends Aid

At least seven Chinese nationals have died in the recent earthquakes that struck Venezuela, as reported by China's embassy in Caracas and confirmed by the official Xinhua news agency. This figure marks a substantial increase from the two Chinese deaths previously acknowledged by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, stated on Friday that the embassy in Venezuela was actively verifying the status of Chinese citizens in the affected areas and would provide necessary assistance. He also announced that the Chinese government and the Red Cross Society of China would dispatch emergency humanitarian aid to Venezuela, though specific details regarding the aid's quantity and type were not disclosed.

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China is willing to provide additional support as the situation evolves.

President Xi Jinping conveyed his condolences to Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, acknowledging the "grave human and material losses" caused by the earthquakes. Xi affirmed China's commitment to providing aid for relief efforts and subsequent reconstruction, although concrete details about the assistance were also omitted.

Venezuelan authorities reported that the twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, claimed at least 920 lives. The disaster also resulted in 3,360 injuries, trapped individuals, displaced persons, significant damage to buildings, and numerous aftershocks.

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caused grave human and material losses