China News Service, Beijing, September 7 (Reporter Liang Xiaohui) Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning hosted a regular press conference on September 7.
A reporter asked a question. We have noticed that the earthquake that occurred in Luding County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province recently aroused the attention of the international community.
Many countries expressed condolences to China.
What is the comment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on this?
Mao Ning: Since the earthquake occurred in Luding, Sichuan on September 5, Russia and many other countries have expressed condolences to China in various ways and expressed their willingness to provide support and assistance for earthquake relief.
We sincerely thank you for that.
The Chinese government is making every effort to carry out the earthquake relief work. All kinds of rescue forces have rushed to the disaster area as soon as possible. They are doing their best to search and rescue the lost people, treat the injured, properly arrange the affected people, and repair the infrastructure in the disaster area.
We have the confidence to overcome the disaster and rebuild beautiful homes for the people in the disaster-stricken areas.
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