China dispatches rescue teams to aid Myanmar after 7.7-magnitude earthquake

China has swiftly deployed rescue teams, including an 82-member expert squad, to aid Myanmar in the aftermath of the catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake.

At the request of the Myanmar government, an 82-member Chinese rescue team departed from Beijing Capital Airport Saturday morning, equipped with advanced rescue equipment and emergency supplies.

The team, composed of personnel from the Beijing Fire Rescue Corps, the China Earthquake Emergency Search and Rescue Center, and the Emergency General Hospital, landed in Yangon at 16:20 local time and is set to head to the most severely affected areas. Their mission is to provide critical search-and-rescue support and medical assistance to those impacted by the disaster.

In addition to the rescue team, the Chinese government has pledged 100 million yuan in emergency humanitarian aid for earthquake relief.

The first batch of aid supplies is scheduled to be dispatched on March 31, with further assistance to be provided based on Myanmar's needs.

China dispatches rescue teams to aid Myanmar after 7.7-magnitude earthquake

Li Hongzhong, vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with the European Parliament's delegation for relations with China led by chair Engin Eroglu in Beijing on Wednesday.

Li, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China is willing to work with the European Union (EU) to strengthen communication, enhance mutual trust, deepen cooperation, and pursue mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.

He said China stands ready to join hands with the EU to address global challenges, promote exchanges and cooperation among legislative bodies, effectively utilize communication mechanisms, and advance the sound and stable development of China-EU relations.

Eroglu said the EU stands ready to work with China to contribute to the development of EU-China relations.

Senior Chinese legislator meets European Parliament delegation