China pledges $14.7 million in aid to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes

China announced emergency material aid worth 100 million yuan (about $14.7 million) for Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. The aid package, announced by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, includes supplies to be sent as soon as possible, satellite imagery, and contributions from Chinese firms and community groups already providing machinery and medical supplies Source: eldiado, Infobae.

Casualty toll

Authorities' figures on the quakes' impact vary. Chinese state media initially reported 1,450 deaths Source: eldiado, while Venezuelan officials later put the toll at 920 dead, 3,360 injured, and 383 buildings destroyed Source: Infobae. The discrepancy reflects ongoing rescue and assessment efforts.

Chinese victims

The death toll among Chinese citizens in Venezuela rose to seven, according to the Chinese Embassy in Caracas Source: elnacionalve. Earlier reports had confirmed two fatalities. President Xi Jinping sent condolences to Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodríguez and pledged further support Source: Infobae.