The British Embassy to China said Tuesday that badly-needed tents have been flown to China's earthquake disaster zone in the latest delivery of aid from Britain.
Altogether 8,000 tents offered by the UK have been delivered to Sichuan province which was pummeled by the devastating quake. Among them, 5,000 were carried by air and 3,000 were bought into China.
All were paid for by the British Government, which has given 2 million British Pounds (US$4 million) towards the quake relief. British Ambassador Sir William Ehrman says the contribution from the British business community has now exceeded 4 million British Pounds (US$8 million).
The British public has already sent donations totaling 350,000 British pounds to the Chinese Embassy in London.
A team of British doctors, experienced in dealing with earthquakes, has been working there just after flying in to Sichuan this weekend.
The Ambassador said: "Our thoughts are with all people in China at this time, with those who have suffered, and with the brave and dedicated people who are assisting in such large numbers with the relief effort. The generosity of millions across the whole of China, and across the world, has been remarkable. We are proud to be playing a part in this extraordinary response.''
Prime Minister Gordon Brown signed the book of condolences at the Chinese Embassy in London on May 20; and spoke of the response of Premier Wen, the Chinese authorities, and all those involved in the rescue operations, as "nothing short of magnificent."
By People's Daily Online
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