China urges all parties in Myanmar to ensure relief workers, supplies' safety

BEIJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- China strongly urges all parties in Myanmar to ensure the safety of earthquake relief workers and supplies from China and other countries, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

In response to a query at a daily press briefing, spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that relief supplies provided by the Red Cross Society of China have arrived in Myanmar and are on their way to the disaster-stricken area of Mandalay.

"At present, relief workers and supplies are safe," Guo said.