Chinese national rescue team leaves for earthquake-hit Myanmar

An 82-member Chinese rescue team, carrying rescue equipment and supplies, departs from the Beijing Capital International Airport aboard a chartered Air China flight on March 29, 2025. - Photo: Ministry of Emergency Management

BEIJING: At the request of Myanmar, China dispatched a search and rescue team to the earthquake-stricken areas on Saturday (March 29) morning to carry out international rescue operations.

According to the Ministry of Emergency Management, the rescue team has already departed from Beijing on a chartered Air China flight heading to the disaster areas.