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Eurasia/Xinhua
07/01/2025 17:22
Xi made an important instruction, demanding utmost efforts to carry out search and rescue and provide medical treatment for the injured, as reported by Xinhua.
He also urged efforts to prevent secondary disasters, properly resettle affected residents, and handle the aftermath effectively.
It is essential to strengthen earthquake monitoring and early warning, promptly allocate disaster relief supplies, expedite the repair of damaged infrastructure, ensure the basic needs of residents are met, and guarantee a safe and warm winter for all, Xi said.
In a Tuesday instruction, Prime Minister Li Qiang urged efforts to swiftly check the disaster situation and the extent of casualties, organize all-out search and rescue operations and minimize casualties.
He said as the quake-stricken area is located in a cold plateau region, every possible means must be employed to ensure the basic livelihood of the affected people and help them stay warm during the winter.
A total of 95 people have been confirmed dead and 130 others injured at the time of writing.
