Beijing’s assistance includes more than 55 tons of supplies, specialists in various fields, and US$2.2 million in financial aid.
On Thursday, China sent a third batch of emergency aid to Nepal, after landslides and floods hit the country following the collapse of a glacier on August 26.
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The shipment arrived in Kathmandu aboard a Y-20 aircraft and includes tents, blankets, mortuary refrigerators, medical protective clothing and satellite communications equipment. A new group of Chinese DNA identification specialists also traveled on the same flight to support Nepalese authorities in identifying victims.
The previous day, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the third batch was being prepared at Nepal’s request. The shipment includes Bailey bridges, mortuary refrigerators, epidemic prevention supplies and emergency communications equipment, as well as DNA identification specialists.
On Thursday, Guo said that “China will continue to provide emergency assistance and carry out international search and rescue cooperation in accordance with Nepal’s needs.”
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More Than 55 Tons of Supplies Sent
The first shipment arrived in Nepal on August 30. Two Y-20 aircraft transported 50 tons of aid, consisting of 13,200 items, including tents, blankets, sleeping bags, emergency food and first-aid kits. The operation also brought Chinese tunnel rescue specialists and equipment for searches in underground structures.
On Sept. 1, another Y-20 transported around 5.8 tons of equipment. The shipment included drones, DNA identification instruments and reagents, water purification systems and lighting equipment. Five Chinese genetic identification specialists traveled on the same aircraft.
The Chinese personnel sent to Nepal are working on different fronts. Tunnel rescue teams are supporting searches in underground structures and hard-to-reach areas, while DNA specialists are helping identify victims through genetic analysis. With the third shipment, another group of forensic specialists was sent to Nepal.
The first two shipments totaled 55.8 tons of supplies. The weight of the third shipment has not yet been disclosed.
The assistance also includes financial support. Beijing announced US$2 million in emergency aid to the Nepalese government. The Red Cross Society of China provided another US$200,000 to a relief fund for disaster victims. The financial assistance amounts to US$2.2 million.
When announcing the expanded assistance, Guo Jiakun said that “providing emergency assistance to disaster-hit areas in Nepal and carrying out international rescue and humanitarian assistance cooperation is an important political decision of China and demonstrates our friendship with Nepal.”
According to the spokesperson, Beijing will continue working with Nepalese authorities to address the consequences of the disaster.
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Technical Support and Reconstruction
China’s response is not limited to sending supplies. Beijing shared images of the affected areas, satellite data and hydrological information with Nepal, including data on risks associated with lakes formed by landslide-dammed rivers.
The China Meteorological Administration also began providing weather monitoring, forecasts and alerts to Nepal. The two countries held technical consultations by video conference and shared information to support emergency operations. China also provided Nepal with a customized version of the MAZU weather system, based on artificial intelligence and integrating data from Fengyun satellites and ground-based observations.
The Xizang Autonomous Region also sent two Bailey bridges to Nepal. These modular metal structures can be assembled quickly and help restore access in areas where bridges have been destroyed. Equipment needed to install the first batch had already arrived by land at the Lizi–Nechung border crossing.
Chinese organizations and companies are also participating in relief efforts. The Red Cross Society of China and the China Foundation for Rural Development sent emergency supplies, while associations of Chinese citizens and Chinese companies operating in Nepal offered donations and support to affected communities.
On the Chinese side of the border, in the Gyirong area, emergency operations are continuing. More than 2,300 personnel are involved, supported by more than 400 search-and-rescue vehicles and more than 8,000 pieces of specialized equipment. The teams have carried out more than 800 drone flights and 24 helicopter operations.
Chinese authorities also reported that 5.43 tons of materials and equipment were air-dropped into isolated areas. Twelve telecommunications stations were restored, and the G216 highway, the main land route to Gyirong Port, was largely restored on September 2. The reopening allows heavy machinery to enter the area and emergency operations to move forward.
Bruno Falci, teleSUR correspondent in China
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