BEIJING, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Jan. 9 to study and arrange quake relief in Dingri County, Xizang Autonomous Region. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting and delivered an important speech.

 

It was pointed out at the meeting that, since the 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County, Xizang Autonomous Region, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, local authorities and relevant departments have responded swiftly and organized rescue and relief work effectively. Party members, officials, and the general public have united in their efforts, with rescue teams including the national comprehensive fire and rescue team, the People's Liberation Army, the Armed Police Force, and state-owned enterprises playing a critical role.

 

Despite the challenges posed by high-altitude, freezing temperatures and low oxygen levels, these forces raced against time to search for survivors, minimize casualties, and ensure the overall smooth progress of relief efforts.

 

It was stressed at the meeting that the earthquake disaster relief work is now at a critical stage and there must be no slackening. It is a must to do more detailed work to resolutely win the tough battle against this disaster. Continued efforts should be made for rescue and post-quake recovery. Medical experts should be organized to provide medical consultations and treat the injured with all-out efforts. Wholehearted work must be done to ensure the basic living conditions of the affected residents, make good arrangements for their temporary and transitional-period settlement, and ensure they stay warm in the winter.

 

Post-disaster recovery and reconstruction must be sped up. Efforts should be dedicated to the repair of infrastructure, and the clearing of debris to swiftly restore production and daily life order in the earthquake-stricken areas. Solid work must be done to maintain social stability, promptly investigate and resolve arising conflicts or disputes, and make public authoritative information. Additionally, efforts should be made to strengthen the earthquake resistance of buildings and infrastructure and disaster response capabilities in key areas, as well as to ensure preparation for emergency.

 

Local Party committees and governments were required to earnestly shoulder their political responsibilities, according to the meeting. All relevant parties should closely cooperate, officials at all levels should stay at their posts at the frontline and go all out to perform their duties, and primary-level Party organizations and all Party members should play an exemplary and vanguard role.