An international tech company, Apple, has pledged support for those affected by the earthquake in northwestern China. The commitment was announced by Apple’s chief executive officer, Tim Cook, in both Chinese and English on a social platform. The message appeared on Weibo, highlighting the company’s intent to assist with relief and recovery efforts.
The earthquake, registering a magnitude of 6.2, struck on a Monday evening local time in the Jishishan-Bao’an-Dongxiang-Salar Autonomous County within Gansu Province, part of the Linxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China. The tremor triggered immediate concerns about safety and the continuity of essential services in the region.
Infrastructure in several areas faced disruptions. Reports described damage to water supply systems, power networks, transportation links, and communications facilities, all of which complicated rescue operations and daily life for residents. Local authorities mobilized resources to assess and address the most critical needs in the wake of the disaster.
In response to the crisis, China’s Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management announced a relief package totaling 200 million yuan (roughly 28 million US dollars), aimed at supporting rapid response measures and long-term recovery work within Gansu Province. The funding is intended to bolster emergency services, reconstruction efforts, and public welfare programs necessary to restore normalcy for affected communities [official summaries].
Earlier, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin indicated that Russia stands ready to assist China in managing the consequences of the earthquake, signaling international solidarity during a difficult period. This pledge reflects cross-border cooperation and humanitarian support often mobilized in the wake of natural disasters.
Further afield, notices from South Asia referenced a separate seismic event in India with a magnitude noted at 5.6, underscoring the broader regional vulnerability to seismic activity and the ongoing importance of disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure among neighboring nations [regional briefings].