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The money will be used to subsidise projects aimed at monitoring cases of H7N9 infection.
A top US military officer said on Wednesday that China is trying to diffuse tensions in the Korean peninsula.
Pollution has been an issue of increasing public concern in Chinese cities.
Police officers and community officials were attacked and killed by the suspects.
China unveiled its national plan on island protection and exploration in April last year.
US President Barack Obama also sent a congratulatory letter to the launch ceremony.
The Chinese government has allocated $160 million for disaster relief efforts.
The earthquake jolted Lushan county of Ya'an City at 8:02 a.m. Beijing Time.
The government has ordered the suspension of wild bird sales to prevent spread of the H7N9 bird flu.
Disputes between the nations has made Japanese products less popular in China.