A powerful magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, Xizang Autonomous Region, jolting the region and prompting immediate rescue and relief efforts. In response, Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out rescue operations to save lives, minimize casualties, and prevent secondary disasters, according to a briefing by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun.
Premier Li Qiang has also emphasized the importance of swift action, urging comprehensive efforts to organize rescue missions and reduce loss of life. Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has taken the lead on the ground, guiding the ongoing rescue and relief initiatives.
The Chinese government has initiated a level-II emergency response, with the first batch of disaster relief materials already dispatched to the quake-hit area. Efforts to reopen damaged road sections in Dingri County are progressing, ensuring accessibility for rescue teams and aid distribution.
Additionally, power supply has been restored to Dingri County and surrounding townships and villages, and communication signals in the affected areas have been reestablished, facilitating coordination among rescue workers and residents.
Officials remain optimistic, expressing confidence that the people in the disaster-stricken region will overcome the challenges and rebuild their homes in the aftermath of the quake.
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Relief, rescue work after Xizang quake progressing in orderly manner
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