Three specialized Chinese emergency response teams returned to Beijing on Wednesday after a 12-day humanitarian mission following Myanmar's devastating magnitude-7.9 earthquake. The teams included personnel from the China Search and Rescue Team, China International Search and Rescue Team, and the Hong Kong SAR Rescue Team.
The earthquake prompted one of China's largest international disaster responses in recent history, involving four mainland rescue teams and 10 social emergency units. Working in coordination with local Myanmar responders, the joint operations achieved critical results:
9 survivors rescued including 1 pregnant woman
59 casualties recovered
287,000 cubic meters of debris cleared
2,000+ medical consultations provided
A Ministry of Emergency Management spokesperson described the operation as "China's fastest and most comprehensive international relief deployment this decade," highlighting improved cross-border coordination mechanisms between Asian nations.
Yunnan Province's team continues supporting reconstruction efforts near the China-Myanmar border, where aftershocks remain a concern. The safe return of personnel marks a milestone in regional disaster cooperation, demonstrating Asia's growing capacity for collaborative crisis response.
