Phnom Penh  - Government officials confirmed Friday that the Cambodian royal family, Red Cross and Prime Minister Hun Sen had donated a total of 160,000 dollars so far to assist victims of the earthquake that hit China.

King Norodom Sihamoni, his father and former king Norodom Sihanouk and Hun Sen were amongst others who had written letters of condolence to the Chinese government.

China is a major donor to impoverished Cambodia and the two nations retain strong ties, with Norodom Sihanouk most recently accepting a personal invitation to attend the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony scheduled for July.

Norodom Sihanouk, who maintains a residence in Beijing and spends months out of every year there undergoing medical checkups was the first to pledge substantial aid to relief efforts.

Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Zhang Jinfeng appeared on national television Thursday to convey China's thanks to the Cambodian people to their support in a time of need. (dpa)