The International Red Cross movement is mounting a major effort to provide clean water and sanitation facilities to quake-hit townships in Sichuan's Mianzhu prefecture as part of ongoing work to prevent a post-disaster epidemic. China.org.cn correspondents John Sexton and Keen Zhang report.

A seven-strong team of British medical specialists is one of the groups of foreign experts helping the Sichuan earthquake relief efforts. China.org's David Ferguson reports.

Japan will deliver 400 tents as additional relief aid to China's quake-hit southwestern areas on a chartered flight Monday, Japan's top government spokesman said.

Another batch of relief supplies from Israel was flown to the earthquake-hit Sichuan Province in southwest China on Monday.

Canadian teacher Oliver Baudouy plays drums for children at a temporary shelter for quake victims in Shifang, Sichuan province, yesterday.

Dutch search dog team Signi Zoekhonden has provided support to relief efforts in the Sichuan earthquake zone. China.org's David Ferguson reports.

The international community continues to offer aid and donations to China following the deadly earthquake in the country's southwestern Sichuan province.

Relief materials from more than 40 countries, regions and international organizations have arrived in Sichuan, and more is on the way.

Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo on Sunday thanked African countries' aid and support to China's quake relief, vowing to facilitate trade cooperation and cement friendship between both sides.

Dutch Queen Beatrix praised the Chinese government on Wednesday for its rescue efforts after a devastating earthquake hit southwest China on May 12.