According to Xinhua News Agency, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region at 10:33 p.m. on October 22, leaving 16 people dead and 54 injured. In the immediate aftermath, Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out search and rescue efforts for the missing and prompt medical treatment for the injured, urging every effort to minimize casualties.

China Charity Federation makes a quick response to the call, with the guidance of the Ministry of Emergency Management and the Ministry of Civil Affairs, allocating 3 million yuan to support emergency rescue endeavors in the disaster-stricken area. CCF also deployed staff members to the front lines to work with teams of the Ministry of Emergency Management.