Taiwan, HK, Macao offer aid

Beijing - Help from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao is ready to support rescue and relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Yushu of Northwest China's Qinghai province.

Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou on Thursday sent his condolences to the people in Yushu on Tuesday.

He also urged Taiwan's "mainland affairs council" to collect information, expressing willingness to offer all kinds of assistance.