Li Qiang Inspects Tibet Mudslide Response After Disaster Kills Hundreds
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Updated · Bloomberg · Aug 28
Li Qiang Inspects Tibet Mudslide Response After Disaster Kills Hundreds
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Aug 28
Summary
Thursday afternoon, Premier Li Qiang visited Tibet disaster zones, inspecting rescue and relief work and meeting first responders and residents moved into temporary shelters.
Hundreds were killed after a flash flood and mudslide devastated parts of Tibet, prompting China to shift into emergency mode.
Xi Jinping sent his No. 2 to the scene and ordered authorities to spare no effort in searching for the missing and relocating people still at risk.
The high-level visit underscores Beijing’s effort to show an intensive central response as rescue, resettlement and risk prevention continue.
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