Chinese Leadership Prioritises Missing Persons Search After Massive Landslide in Tibet

The central government has ordered an all‑out effort to locate individuals reported missing after the landslide that devastated the Chiling harbour in Shigatse. President Xi Jinping stressed that rescuers must utilise every available resource, from helicopters to ground teams, to reach affected zones quickly. He also called for accelerated deployment of early‑warning technology and for strict enforcement of flood‑prevention protocols across the region. The president’s mandate includes a review of hazard‑assessment procedures and the reinforcement of emergency‑response capabilities to protect lives and property.