A 51-member rescue squad from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) touched down in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw on March 30, launching a critical mission to assist survivors of a catastrophic magnitude-7.9 earthquake. The team – drawing expertise from the Security Bureau, Fire Services Department, Immigration Department, and Hospital Authority – immediately deployed to the hardest-hit zones. 🚨
'Every second counts in saving lives,' said the team's lead coordinator from the Fire Services Department. With advanced equipment and medical supplies, the crew is collaborating with local authorities to locate survivors trapped under rubble and provide urgent care.
This swift cross-border mobilization highlights Hong Kong's growing role in global disaster response, blending specialized skills with humanitarian commitment. 🌍💪 The quake, one of Myanmar's strongest in decades, has displaced thousands, underscoring the urgent need for international cooperation.
