In a race against time following Friday's magnitude-7.9 earthquake in central Myanmar, Chinese rescue teams have deployed cutting-edge tools to locate survivors buried under rubble. The disaster has claimed 2,886 lives, injured 4,639, and left 373 missing, per Myanmar's State Administration Council.
A 51-member team from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) utilized drones and life detectors at Mandalay City's Sky Villa apartment complex, where shifting debris posed critical challenges. "By sharing resources with mainland search teams, we're maximizing our life-saving potential," said HKSAR commander Jiu Yu-gok, highlighting tools ranging from infrared detectors to concrete breakers.
Meanwhile, the China International Search and Rescue Team (CISAR) achieved breakthroughs using snake-eye life detectors. These devices, equipped with visual and auditory sensors, helped extract three survivors from the Sky Villa ruins on Monday. "Real-time video feeds let us pinpoint locations and assess survivor conditions," explained CISAR squad leader Bi Hongyi.
The operation' centerpiece—a mobile earthquake response vehicle with 369 specialized tools—enabled rapid deployment of medical aid, power systems, and debris analysis. CISAR Captain Han Zhenze noted: "This all-in-one system cuts equipment delays, letting us focus on saving lives."
