BEIJING, Oct 23 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out search and rescue efforts for the missing and prompt medical treatment for the injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck a county in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday night, reported Xinhua.
World : Xi Orders All-Out Rescue Efforts After 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake In Xizang
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Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered rescue efforts after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Xizang, which killed 16 and injured 65.
- Xi urged efforts to minimize casualties and provide medical care.
- The earthquake hit Baqen County, Xizang, at 10:33 pm on Thursday.
- Authorities are focusing on preventing secondary disasters and repairing infrastructure.
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