Vice premier stresses all-out rescue efforts in SW China's landslide

Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong has stressed all-out efforts to search for and rescue the missing and prevent secondary disasters after a landslide hit southwest China's Sichuan Province on Saturday.

Liu, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, underscored the importance of minimizing the casualties to the greatest extent possible.

The landslide occurred at 11:50 a.m. in Jinping Village, located in Junlian County in the city of Yibin.

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The vice premier rushed to the disaster site on Saturday night to guide the rescue operations and emergency response efforts. Upon his arrival, Liu inspected the landslide scene, checked the rescue progress, and reviewed follow-up arrangements.

At a meeting on Sunday, Liu called for a well-coordinated rescue operation and the deployment of advanced equipment and monitoring instruments to ensure safe rescue work. He stressed the need for accurate verification of the missing persons and thorough risk assessment to ensure the prompt evacuation of at-risk residents.

He also urged thoughtful assistance for the bereaved, adequate support for relocated residents, as well as timely and accurate information dissemination to address public concerns.

Liu visited the injured at a local hospital on Sunday, underscoring the importance of mobilizing quality medical resources to minimize casualties.