Chinese President Xi Jinping has mobilized an all-out response to Tuesday's magnitude-6.8 earthquake in the Xizang Autonomous Region, calling for urgent rescue operations to save lives and protect communities. The quake struck Dingri County in Xigaze City, rattling residents and infrastructure in the southwest region.
As General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Xi emphasized prioritizing medical care for the injured and preventing secondary disasters like landslides. Authorities are now rushing to:
Deploy emergency supplies and repair infrastructure
Resettle displaced families
Ensure safe winter conditions for all affected residents
Scientists are also intensifying earthquake monitoring to safeguard against future risks. While the region recovers, global disaster response experts highlight the importance of Xizang's early warning systems – a model for mountainous areas worldwide.
Deploy emergency supplies and repair infrastructure
Resettle displaced families
Ensure safe winter conditions for all affected residents
