A powerful magnitude-6.8 earthquake shook Dingri County in Xigaze, within China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Tuesday. In the immediate aftermath, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing mobilized a relief team to the affected area to oversee ongoing rescue operations. At a pivotal meeting, Zhang outlined the next phase of response, highlighting the critical need for comprehensive search and rescue missions, medical treatment for the injured, and adequate heating supplies for residents in the high-altitude, frigid regions impacted by the quake. As efforts continue, the focus remains on the swift and efficient support necessary to aid those affected by this natural disaster.
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Live: Latest on rescue operations' next stage after Xizang earthquake
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