INTERNATIONAL — April 15, 2026
China Donates $100,000 to Aid Flood Victims in Afghanistan
The Chinese Red Crescent Society donated $100,000 to the Afghan Red Crescent Society under Taliban control to aid flood victims, as announced by Chinese Ambassador Jaw Xing. The Taliban stated that floods since 7 Hamal have killed over 180 people and destroyed hundreds of homes.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — 2 min read
KABUL — The Chinese Embassy in Kabul announced a $100,000 donation from the Chinese Red Crescent Society to the Afghan Red Crescent Society to support flood victims in Afghanistan.
Chinese Ambassador Jaw Xing disclosed the aid on his X page on 26 Hamal, noting that it was handed over to the Afghan Red Crescent Society under Taliban control.
The Taliban reported that floods since 7 Hamal have resulted in more than 180 deaths and the destruction of hundreds of homes.
The International Organization for Migration has provided assistance to 2,300 families affected by the recent floods.
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Reliability assessment
Single source with direct, on-record attribution from named Chinese Ambassador Jaw Xing via his X page (checkable), specifying exact amount ($100,000), date (26 Hamal), and organizations (Chinese Red Crescent to Afghan Red Crescent); additional claims attributed to Taliban and IOM with concrete details.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
- China Red Cross Donates $100,000 to Flood Victims in Afghanistan – DID PRESS AGENCY — DID Pressen.didpress.com
Red Cross Society of China allocated $100,000 in emergency cash assistance to the Afghan Red Crescent Society to support families affected by recent flooding across Afghanistan
Pajhwok Afghan News is Afghanistan’s largest independent news agency... (title translates to China's $100,000 aid to flood victims in Afghanistan)
China Red Cross donates $100,000 to support flood victims in Afghanistan
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