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Russian President Vladimir Putin offered sincere condolences to China after a powerful earthquake struck the Xizang Autonomous Region, expressing grief and hopes for speedy recovery of the injured.
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Akqi County in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with no casualties reported. Residents felt strong tremors following recent seismic activity in the area.
Relief supplies have arrived in northwest China’s Gansu Province after a magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck Jishishan County, killing 127 people. Rescue teams are setting up tents to resettle affected villagers.