Aid consignment from China's Red Cross arrives in Syria

The first consignment of humanitarian aid sent by the Red Cross Society of China to earthquake-stricken regions in Syria arrives in its capital, Damascus, early on Friday morning. [Photo for chinadaily.com.cn]

The first consignment of humanitarian aid sent by the Red Cross Society of China to earthquake-stricken regions in Syria arrived in its capital, Damascus, early on Friday morning.

The consignment comprises 5,000 portions of medical supplies and equipment, including medications, bandages and splints.

China's Red Cross is planning to send more materials and equipment in the near future.

The first consignment of humanitarian aid sent by the Red Cross Society of China to earthquake-stricken regions in Syria arrives in its capital, Damascus, early on Friday morning. [Photo for chinadaily.com.cn]

The first consignment of humanitarian aid sent by the Red Cross Society of China to earthquake-stricken regions in Syria arrives in its capital, Damascus, early on Friday morning. [Photo for chinadaily.com.cn]

The first consignment of humanitarian aid sent by the Red Cross Society of China to earthquake-stricken regions in Syria arrives in its capital, Damascus, early on Friday morning. [Photo for chinadaily.com.cn]

By Wang Xiaoyu | chinadaily.com.cn