On March 29, Li Ming, spokesperson for the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), stated in response to an inquiry that a powerful earthquake struck Myanmar, causing heavy casualties and property losses. He said that, at the request of the Myanmar government, the Chinese government has decided to provide Myanmar with 100 million yuan (approximately 13.9 million U.S. dollars) in emergency humanitarian aid to support earthquake relief efforts. China will also send two rescue teams and supply tents, blankets, first-aid kits, food and drinking water that are urgently needed in affected areas, said spokesperson Li Ming. The first batch of supplies is scheduled for delivery on March 31, according to the CIDCA.