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China's Politburo orders overhaul of disaster response systems

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China's Politburo, led by Xi Jinping, has ordered a significant overhaul of rapid-response systems to better manage extreme weather events like floods and heatwaves. The directive emphasizes prioritizing public safety, timely evacuations, and strengthening the protection of major infrastructure and agricultural projects. The government also aims to enhance rescue capabilities and resource deployment at the local level to mitigate disaster impacts. AI

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China's Politburo orders overhaul of disaster response systems

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Phoebe Zhang ·

    China’s Politburo orders rapid-response overhaul in the face of floods and extreme heat

    China’s top leadership has warned of the dangers of extreme weather and the need for better forecasting and disaster prevention, according to state media. The Politburo issued the warning at its first flood and drought prevention meeting for the year in Beijing on Tuesday, a gath…

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