Early Tuesday morning, a magnitude-6.8 earthquake jolted Dingri County in Xigaze City, located in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. The powerful quake has prompted Chinese President Xi Jinping to order an immediate and comprehensive rescue operation aimed at saving lives and minimizing casualties.
President Xi, who also serves as the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the necessity of utmost efforts to treat the injured. He called for swift actions to prevent secondary disasters, ensure the proper resettlement of affected residents, and handle the aftermath work effectively.
“It is essential to strengthen earthquake monitoring and early warning,” Xi stated. He urged authorities to promptly allocate emergency rescue supplies, expedite the repair of damaged infrastructure, and ensure that the basic needs of residents are met. Xi stressed the importance of guaranteeing a safe and warm winter for all those affected by the disaster.
Rescue teams are mobilizing across the region, working tirelessly to reach those in need. Efforts are underway to assess the damage and coordinate relief supplies to support the affected communities.
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Xi orders all-out rescue efforts after M6.8 earthquake in Xizang
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