There is no competition between China and India in extending humanitarian assistance to quake-hit Nepal as it is the “bounden duty” of a country to help a neighbour in crisis, a former Chinese diplomat said on Monday. “We do not have competition with India and other countries. There is no completion in humanitarian assistance,” former Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Zhang Chunxiang told media here.
His comments came as India, China and other countries mounted massive humanitarian efforts in Nepal that is struggling to cope with rains, thunderstorms, snowfall and a series of aftershocks following Saturday’s devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake that claimed several lives. China has stepped up its aid by deploying Air Force transport and military personnel. A team of 55 PlA soldiers left for Nepal today while another team of 45 soldiers is scheduled to leave for Nepal on Tuesday.