- China is turning to its former enemy Japan for help as it seeks to boost its relief operations following the deadly earthquake that has devastated the southwestern Sichuan province.
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China has begun talks with Tokyo about what would be the first significant military dispatch involving the two countries since World War II, The Associated Press reported Thursday.
"Given the magnitude of this disaster, if some countries or militaries are ready to provide us with material in urgent need, we will express our welcome," said Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang, AP reported.
The Kyodo news agency said Japan plans to dispatch Self-Defense Forces aircraft to transport tents and other relief supplies to main airports, but the troops will not be allowed to go into the affected areas.
The Beijing regime has welcomed aid from the international community as it seeks to help the 158,000 people evacuated from nearly 170 areas.
The official death toll from the quake climbed to 68,516 on Thursday, another 365,399 people were injured and 19,350 missing. About 5 million are thought to be homeless, the government says.
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