Myanmar earthquake newest: Greater than 1,000 killed as rescuers seek for survivors | World Information

We have been reporting on the worldwide assist that has began arriving in Myanmar after yesterday’s earthquake (see 7.53am publish).

There’s now extra element we are able to deliver you on the help China might be offering.

Its embassy stated it would provide Myanmar with $13.77m (£10.64m) value of help, together with tents, blankets, emergency medical kits and meals and water, with the primary batch arriving on Monday.

Earlier, we informed you a Chinese language rescue group had arrived in Myanmar’s former capital Yangon.

China’s President Xi Jinping has additionally despatched a message of condolence to the nation’s chief Min Aung Hlaing after the earthquake, and, in keeping with the Chinese language embassy in Myanmar, they’ve spoken on the cellphone.