| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/08/754 (16.05.08) |
| Publication Date | 16/05/2008 |
| Content Type | News |
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The Community Civil Protection Mechanism will be sending a team of experts to China on 17 May to help coordinate expert and material assistance from Member States. The Chinese authorities made an official request for assistance following the massive earthquake that struck south-western China on 12 May, and help is being offered by Austria, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Malta. |
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| Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/08/754&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
| Countries / Regions | China, Europe |
