China said yesterday it will consider sending more troops and police to Haiti if the United Nations makes such a request.

Later yesterday, the UN Security Council unanimously agreed to temporarily increase the number of UN troops and police in Haiti by 3,500 to help maintain security and support earthquake relief efforts. Late news bulletins did not specify which countries would provide the troops.

"We participate in peace keeping missions led by the United Nations, and if the Security Council has made such decisions, we will consider sending more troops according to the UN's requirements," Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu said at a regular news media briefing in Beijing.