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Xi urges all-out effort to reduce casualties

President Xi Jinping has called for all-out rescue efforts and priority for life-saving measures following the earthquake.

Xi urged the Gansu provincial government and relevant departments to carry out rescue work in a timely manner and make their utmost efforts to reduce casualties.

The president told local authorities to provide assistance for the resettlement of quake victims, strengthen aftershock monitoring and take measures to prevent secondary disasters and minimize losses.

Premier Li Keqiang also urged relevant departments to launch an emergency response mechanism and send working teams to direct rescue work as soon as possible. Professional rescue forces should be mobilized to assist in emergency rescue work, Li said.



 

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