A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Baqing County, Nagqu, Tibet at about 22:33 on
Oct 22, causing significant casualties. Xi Jinping ordered full
search-and-rescue operations and prioritized medical treatment to minimize loss
of life. He urged close monitoring of seismic activity and weather given the
high-altitude, cold conditions, instructed scientific rescue to prevent
secondary disasters, and called for rapid dispatch of relief supplies, proper
sheltering of displaced residents and prompt repair of damaged infrastructure to
protect lives and property.
