Friday, [DATE] – Five Chinese nationals have died and 13 were injured following a magnitude 6.8 earthquake that rocked central Myanmar early Friday, according to an official statement from the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar reported by China Media Group (CMG). The tragedy occurred 220 kilometers north of Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw, with search-and-rescue operations continuing amid aftershocks.
Chinese diplomatic officials confirmed emergency teams are coordinating with Myanmar authorities to locate citizens and provide medical assistance. 'Our embassy has activated emergency protocols and urges all Chinese nationals in affected areas to contact us immediately,' read an official notice published Friday morning.
The quake highlights growing regional seismic risks along the Indo-Myanmar tectonic boundary. Analysts note this marks the deadliest incident involving Chinese citizens in Myanmar since 2021. Business leaders warn of potential short-term disruptions to cross-border trade routes between Yunnan province and Myanmar’s Mandalay region.
With over 100,000 Chinese nationals estimated to reside in Myanmar, the disaster underscores challenges in crisis management for Asia’s interconnected economies. Travel advisories remain active for central Myanmar as monsoon-season landslides compound risks.
