China orders all-out rescue after Tibet quake kills at least 16

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China ordered an all-out rescue effort after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Tibet killed at least 16 people and forced more than 12,000 residents to evacuate. Residents described being "afraid to return to their homes" amid aftershocks and damage. The quake struck a remote, high-altitude region where rescue operations are difficult and temperatures harsh.

Why it matters：The disaster tests China's emergency response in a remote region and highlights the vulnerability of high-altitude communities.

Key points

  • A 7.0-magnitude quake killed at least 16 people.
  • More than 12,000 residents were evacuated.
  • Residents said they were afraid to return home.

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