A swift response by China's Ramunion rescue team has brought hope to earthquake-stricken Myanmar, with one survivor pulled from rubble in Mandalay – the urban hub nearest to Friday's devastating 7.7-magnitude quake. According to state-affiliated media CGTN, the civilian rescue group identified three additional survivors while establishing critical supply lines to affected areas.
Operations faced setbacks from secondary fires triggered by the disaster, temporarily halting progress until local firefighters contain the flames. The team's efforts highlight growing cross-border emergency cooperation in Asia, particularly during natural disasters affecting densely populated regions.
Myanmar authorities have yet to release official casualty figures as multiple international aid groups mobilize. The quake ranks among Southeast Asia's strongest this year, with tremors felt as far as Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City.
