China Sends Second Phase of Emergency Humanitarian Aid to Nepal
Summary
China has sent its second phase of emergency humanitarian aid to Nepal, including water purification equipment, lighting gear, genetic testing equipment and drones. Five Shenzhen experts are also accompanying the shipment to help with rescue and relief efforts after floods and landslides.
Key Points
- China dispatched the second phase of emergency humanitarian aid to Nepal after floods and landslides caused heavy damage.
- The shipment left Shenzhen for Kathmandu on a Y-20 transport aircraft and includes about 5.8 tons of relief materials.
- Five experts from Shenzhen are on board to assist rescue and relief operations in Nepal.
- Chinese agencies and Shenzhen airport authorities coordinated a fast-tracked ‘green channel’ process for the relief cargo.
