Chinese Rescue Teams Earn INSARAG Heavy USAR Reclassification
China’s two INSARAG-certified heavy USAR teams have been reclassified, making the Chinese mainland the first Asian country with dual certified units ready for global disaster relief.
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Rescue Teams Race to Save Lives After Guizhou Landslides
After two landslides hit Dafang County in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, rescue teams are working against the clock to find survivors and support affected households.
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China’s Advanced Tech Transforms Global Disaster Relief
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Xi Urges All-Out Rescue After Guizhou Boat Capsize
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China Mobilizes Rescue Efforts After Sichuan Landslide
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Heavy Snowfall in Japan Kills 4, Disrupts Travel and Infrastructure
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Trump Promises Overhaul of FEMA Amid Criticism of Disaster Response
Former President Trump vows to overhaul or eliminate FEMA, criticizing its response to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. Experts say congressional approval is needed.
PLA and Armed Police Provide Vital Relief in Xizang After 6.8 Earthquake
PLA and Armed Police provide hot meals and essential supplies to residents affected by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Xizang Autonomous Region.
Nationwide Support Mobilized for Quake-Hit Xizang
Nationwide support is mobilized for Xizang Autonomous Region following Tuesday’s deadly earthquake, with medical teams and relief supplies swiftly dispatched.