A 51-member search-and-rescue team from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) arrived in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw on March 30, en route to support recovery efforts following a magnitude-7.9 earthquake that struck the region. Comprising specialists from the HKSAR Security Bureau, Fire Services Department, Immigration Department, and Hospital Authority, the team aims to assist local authorities in locating survivors and delivering critical aid in the hardest-hit areas.
The deployment, organized at the request of Myanmar authorities, underscores regional cooperation in disaster response. HKSAR officials emphasized the team's preparedness to address collapsed infrastructure and medical emergencies, leveraging expertise honed during prior international rescue missions. Earthquakes of this magnitude pose significant challenges, particularly in remote regions with limited access, making rapid response vital to minimizing casualties.
