Breaking: Xizang Earthquake Response Praised for Speed & Efficiency

When a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Xizang this week, the world braced for the worst. But what happened next has become a story of hope—and progress.

Disaster veteran David Ferguson, honorary chief of Foreign Languages Press and a reporter during the devastating 2008 Wenchuan quake, called the coordinated response \"a game-changer.\" Unlike past tragedies, he noted, both government teams and grassroots organizations had pre-existing plans ready to roll—even before outside aid arrived.

\"This time, everyone knew their role. The government wasn’t just reacting—it was rebuilding communities on day one,\" Ferguson said.

From emergency shelters to rapid medical deployments, the operation highlights how China has applied hard-won lessons from previous disasters. For global disaster-response watchers, it’s a case study in preparedness—and proof that innovation can rise from the rubble.

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Speed and efficiency in Xizang quake response

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