@chinaembassyinmaldives: China to provide emergency assistance to Nepal as needed Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Thursday that China extends sincere sympathies to the Nepalese government and the disaster-affected people following the devastating mudslide. Lin said China is maintaining close communication and coordination with Nepal to carry out joint search-and-rescue efforts, and will provide emergency assistance as needed by the Nepali side. Lin also urged Chinese citizens in the area to evacuate to safe places promptly, stay alert for secondary disasters, and contact the Chinese Embassy in Nepal if assistance is needed.