China News Service, Beijing, February 8th (Reporter Liang Xiaohui) Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference on the 8th.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning.
Photo by Xue Wei
A reporter asked: Turkey was hit by a strong earthquake. Can the spokesperson give you an update on China's rescue efforts in Turkey?
Have rescue teams reached the affected area?
Mao Ning: After more than 10 hours of flight, 82 members of the Chinese rescue team dispatched by the Chinese government arrived at the airport in Adana, a city in southern Turkey, in the early hours of February 8, local time.
The rescue team carried a total of more than 20 tons of search and rescue, communication, medical and other rescue materials and equipment, and will soon carry out international rescue.
As far as I know, there are still many social and public welfare rescue teams from China rushing to the disaster area. In the future, we will continue to provide support and assistance within our capacity according to the needs of Turkey.
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