Myanmar Quake: Death Toll Rises To 2,900

The death toll from the earthquake in Myanmar has now climbed to 2,886, with 4,639 reported injuries and 373 individuals still unaccounted for, according to the country's State Administration Council information team on Wednesday.

In neighboring Thailand, the situation is also grim, with the death toll reaching 22. Hundreds of buildings have been damaged, and over 70 people are still missing.

According to reports, the Chinese embassy in Myanmar provided cash assistance amounting to 1.5 million yuan ($206,685) to the local Red Cross to support relief efforts following the disaster.

Guo Jiakun, a Ministry Spokesperson, said at a news conference that Beijing hoped “all factions and parties in Myanmar will prioritize earthquake relief efforts, ensuring the safety of rescue personnel and supplies from China and other countries.”

“It’s necessary to keep transportation routes for relief efforts open and unobstructed,” Guo added.