Rescue operations are in full swing after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Wednesday. Authorities have swiftly activated emergency protocols, with President Xi Jinping urging 'all-out efforts to save lives and minimize casualties'.
Key Updates:
Central government dispatched disaster relief materials immediately, with roads and power restored in hard-hit Dingri County.
Premier Li Qiang emphasized rapid response coordination, while Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing is on-site directing operations.
Communication networks and electricity are now functional across affected areas—critical for rescue teams and families reconnecting.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun confirmed the situation is stabilizing, expressing confidence that residents will rebuild stronger. With no reports of secondary disasters yet, focus shifts to temporary housing and long-term recovery plans.
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. With no reports of secondary disasters yet, focus shifts to temporary housing and long-term recovery plans.
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