China has stepped up to offer support to Afghanistan following a devastating 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck near a northern city on Monday, killing at least 27 people. 🌏🇨🇳
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced Tuesday that Beijing is ready to provide assistance 'based on Afghanistan’s needs,' highlighting cross-border solidarity in times of crisis. The quake adds to Afghanistan’s challenges as it grapples with economic instability and recurring natural disasters.
Local officials described collapsed homes and urgent rescue efforts in the affected region, which sits in a seismically active zone. Earthquakes are frequent in Afghanistan, but weak infrastructure often magnifies their impact.
This isn’t the first time China has extended aid to its neighbor—the two countries share a narrow border, and Beijing has positioned itself as a key regional partner in infrastructure and disaster response. Could this gesture spark deeper collaboration? 🤝
For young global citizens tracking humanitarian efforts, this story underscores how geopolitics and compassion intersect. Stay tuned as recovery efforts unfold.
