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China’s leader, Xi Jinping, issued his first message to Nepal’s government since the landslide on Wednesday that has left hundreds dead near the countries’ border. China’s leader, Xi Jinping, extended his condolences to Nepal’s president on Friday over the hundreds of deaths caused by the landslide on the countries’ border and pledged China’s support in Nepal’s aid efforts. “I am confident that the people of both countries will be able to join hands to overcome the disaster and rebuild their homes,” Mr. Xi said in a message to Nepal’s president, Ram Chandra Paudel, reported by Chinese state media. The message, his first addressed to Nepal’s government since the disaster on Wednesday, noted that the countries are geographically connected and “share a common destiny.” At the same time, Chinese officials have tried subtly to emphasize that the origins of the disaster were across the border. Almost all of China’s official statements and state media reports have used similar language.
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Critics have accused China, without evidence, of not issuing an early warning after the avalanche occurred or of destabilizing the ground in the Himalayas by constructing hydropower dams in Tibet.
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China’s leader, Xi Jinping, issued his first message to Nepal’s government since the landslide on Wednesday that has left hundreds dead near the countries’ border. China’s leader, Xi Jinping, extended his condolences to Nepal’s president on Friday over the hundreds of deaths caused by the landslide on the countries’ border and pledged China’s support in Nepal’s aid efforts. “I am confident that the people of both countries will be able to join hands to overcome the disaster and rebuild their homes,” Mr. Xi said in a message to Nepal’s president, Ram Chandra Paudel, reported by Chinese state media. The message, his first addressed to Nepal’s government since the disaster on Wednesday, noted that the countries are geographically connected and “share a common destiny.” At the same time, Chinese officials have tried subtly to emphasize that the origins of the disaster were across the border. Almost all of China’s official statements and state media reports have used similar language.
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