Chinese embassy in Lebanon donates food to people impacted by port explosions

The Chinese Embassy in Lebanon donated 3,600 boxes of food to help some 15,000 people impacted by Beirut port's explosions.

BEIRUT -- The Chinese Embassy in Lebanon offered 3,600 boxes of food donations on Sept 29 which will be distributed by the Lebanese army among some 15,000 people impacted by Beirut port's explosions.

"We hope that these donations help the most vulnerable people in Lebanon. The support reflects the depth of friendship between the Lebanese and Chinese people," Chinese Ambassador to Lebanon Wang Kejian told Xinhua.

The ambassador said that China has offered financial support after the explosions rocked Beirut on Aug. 4 and is planning to offer more support in the future.

Two huge explosions rocked Beirut's port on Aug. 4, destroying a big part of the city while killing around 190 people and wounding at least 6,000 others.

The explosions exacerbated the dire situation and harsh living conditions of the Lebanese while leaving around 300,000 people homeless in the city.