"...To assist in Burma?s reconstruction efforts in the wake of a disastrous cyclone, China has decided to send a "first batch" of USD 1 million in aid, including "cash and materials," said the spokesman in a prepared announcement. The Chinese Government is in close contact with the Chinese Embassy in Burma and is very concerned about Chinese people working and studying in Burma. President Hu, PM Wen and FM Yang have all sent messages to Burma expressing condolences to the victims of the cyclone...."