Xi Jinping sends condolences after deadly Myanmar quake

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing on Saturday over the deadly earthquake that struck Myanmar.

In his message, Xi expressed shock at the heavy casualties and property losses caused by the earthquake.

On behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people, he extended condolences to the families of the deceased and sincere sympathy to those injured and affected by the disaster.

Noting that China and Myanmar are a community with a shared future through thick and thin and the two peoples enjoy deep "pauk-phaw" friendship, Xi said China is ready to provide Myanmar with the assistance it needs to support the people in the affected areas to overcome the disaster and rebuild their homes as soon as possible.

On the same day, Chinese Premier Li Qiang also extended condolences to Min Aung Hlaing.

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday afternoon, according to Myanmar's State Administration Council.

Official reports indicated that the earthquake caused power outages and disrupted mobile networks, with some areas of Yangon experiencing no mobile signal. Many buildings were damaged, and rescue operations are underway.