13 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: Hong Kong rescue team begins work in Mandalay

Death toll has exceeded 2,000, including three Chinese nationals, with rescue team arriving in city near quake’s epicentre.

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60 h. ago Chinese rescue team arrives in Myanmar to help search for earthquake survivors

The 37-strong team from the southwest province of Yunnan will join the search for survivors from the quake that killed over 1,000 people.

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60 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: Chinese rescuers join search for survivors as Xi speaks to junta head

Chinese leader’s show of support comes as rescue team from Yunnan joined search for survivors from a quake that has killed over 1,000 people.

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60 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: China sends rescue teams and makes aid pledge as Xi calls junta head

Beijing pledges US$13.8m and dispatches emergency supplies following Friday’s magnitude 7.7 quake that has killed more than 1,000 people.

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60 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: China sends rescue teams and makes aid pledge as Xi calls junta chief

Beijing pledges US$13.8 million and sends emergency rescue team after Friday’s magnitude 7.7 quake killed more than 1,000 people.

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65 h. ago Myanmar, Thailand earthquake death toll tops 1,000 as search for survivors intensifies

The US, China and Asean have pledged to help Myanmar to deal with the disaster that also left more than 2,000 people injured.

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65 h. ago Myanmar, Thailand earthquake death toll tops 1,600 as search for survivors intensifies

Over 3,400 people have been injured, with deaths and injuries expected to rise significantly amid devastating and widespread damage.

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