People look on near rubble at the site of a collapsed building, after an earthquake, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 24, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]
China expressed on Thursday its condolences to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the Latin American country, noting no Chinese casualties had been reported and that it stood ready to provide assistance based on the country's needs.
"China has noted reports of the earthquakes in Venezuela and extends its sincere sympathies to the Venezuelan government and the people affected by the disaster," Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a regular news briefing.
"We believe that, under the leadership of the Venezuelan government, the Venezuelan people will overcome the disaster and rebuild their homes as soon as possible," Guo said.
"China stands ready to provide assistance within its capacity and in an appropriate manner based on Venezuela's needs."
