In a swift and coordinated effort, the China Search and Rescue Team has pulled four survivors from earthquake-damaged sites in Mandalay, Myanmar, marking a critical achievement in international disaster response. The operation comes after a 7.2-magnitude quake struck the region on March 28, collapsing buildings and triggering urgent rescue efforts.
Working through the night at the Sky Villa residential complex, the team rescued a teenage girl at 5:37 a.m. local time, followed by a pregnant woman less than an hour later. A third survivor was recovered from the Great Wall Hotel debris after midnight. The fourth rescue, completed by 7:20 a.m. Monday, underscored the team’s rapid deployment capabilities. Local authorities praised the collaboration, calling it “a testament to cross-border humanitarian partnership.”
The operation highlights China’s growing role in regional disaster relief, with specialized teams increasingly deployed across Asia. Analysts note such efforts align with broader cooperation frameworks between the Chinese mainland and Southeast Asian nations.
