Xizang speeds up resettlement for earthquake-affected people(1/6)

Rescuers assemble tents for earthquake-affected residents in Dingri County, Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)

Rescuers raced against time to search for survivors and speed up the resettlement for affected residents on Wednesday. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Tuesday morning, leaving 126 people dead and 188 others injured.

Rescuers assemble tents for earthquake-affected residents in Dingri County, Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)

Earthquake-affected residents stay in a tent in Dingri County, Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)

Rescuers assemble tents for earthquake-affected residents in Dingri County, Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)

Rescuers assemble tents for earthquake-affected residents in Dingri County, Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)

Rescuers assemble tents for earthquake-affected residents in Dingri County, Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)