Six Chinese tourists have been transported by helicoptor to Christchurch, New Zealand. The Chinese Consulate General has promised to transfer all Chinese tourists to Christchurch as soon as possible.

No deaths of Chinese nationals resulted from the recent earthquake on the South Island, though one tourist sustained minor injuries. That tourist has been hospitalized, according to information provided by New Zealand authorities and the local Chinese Consulate General. Currently, there are about 40 Chinese tourists trapped in Kaikoura.

The Chinese Consulate General has made contact with the tourists and arranged places for them to stay. Li Xin, deputy consul general, has arrived in Kaikoura along with other officials. 

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