Storyline: Bao Xuhui, charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy in Afghanistan, met with President of the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) Sheikh Shahabudin Dilawer on Friday and handed over 200,000 U.S. dollars in emergency humanitarian cash assistance provided by the Red Cross Society of China to support Afghanistan's earthquake relief efforts. Bao conveyed China's deep condolences over the victims of the earthquake and sincere sympathy to the bereaved families and the injured. He noted that the Chinese government has decided to provide 50 million yuan (about 7.04 million U.S. dollars) in emergency humanitarian aid for Afghanistan's quake relief, while the Red Cross Society of China has extended 200,000 U.S. dollars in emergency cash assistance. In addition, the Chinese embassy, Chinese enterprises, and the Overseas Chinese Association in Afghanistan have made donations in cash, reflecting China's profound friendship with the Afghan government and people. Bao expressed confidence that, under the leadership of the Afghan government, the people in quake-hit areas will overcome difficulties and rebuild their homes at an early date. Dilawer briefed Bao on the disaster situation and ARCS's emergency response. He said that adversity reveals true friendship, and China's sympathy and assistance constitute strong support and help for the Afghan people in the disaster areas. He expressed appreciation and stressed that all the donated funds will be used for rescue and reconstruction work in the quake-affected areas. "We thank the Chinese government for the assistance provided to the Afghan government. China is an important neighbor to us, a neighbor that has never held ill intentions toward Afghanistan and has always supported the Afghan people. We look forward to strengthening the friendly neighborly relations between the governments and peoples of Afghanistan and China," said Dilawer. A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Sunday, with the epicenter located 27 kilometers northeast of Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar Province. The Afghan Red Crescent Society confirmed on Thursday that the earthquake had caused 2,205 fatalities and 3,640 injuries. Shotlist: Kabul, Afghanistan - Sept 5, 2025: 1. Poster reading (Arabic/English) "The People's Republic of China's Pledge of Cooperation" 2. Various of Bao Xuhui, charge d'affaires of Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan, Sheikh Shahabudin Dilawer, president of Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) at handover ceremony of emergency humanitarian cash assistance 3. SOUNDBITE (Dari) Sheikh Shahabudin Dilawer, president, Afghan Red Crescent Society (partially overlaid with shot 4): "We thank the Chinese government for the assistance provided to the Afghan government. China is an important neighbor to us, a neighbor that has never held ill intentions toward Afghanistan and has always supported the Afghan people. We look forward to strengthening the friendly neighborly relations between the governments and peoples of Afghanistan and China." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 4. Donation in progress [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 5. Reporters. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]